Virginia church women convene for three day convention
About 300 delegates from the Virginia diocese will gather October 31 to November 2 at Christ Church in the city. Mrs R T Barton heads the host body with Bishops Tucker and Goodwin among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Virginia
Ohese
Christ Church
Virginia of Branch
James River
Lewis Hyde
Sophe Baker
Richard Griffith
Helen Hardywright
George Smith
Alfred Kerfoot
Bryan Conrad
Arthur Field
Lewis M. Allen
W. P. Massie
Herbert Larrick
Robert T. Barton
Ets al Run Street
Blocoe
Frederick A. Gootwin
Tucker
Goodwin
St. Paul's School
Lawrenceville
Charles Sheerin
Harper Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
Sibley
Rockefeller Foundation
Funeral Rites Saturday For Wreck Victim David Baker
Funeral services for five year old David Thomas Baker of Vaucluse will be Saturday at 2 PM at Salem Church of the Brethren. The boy died from injuries in a Valley Pike crash near Bartonville last Saturday night. The casket will be taken to the boy’s grandparents home on Valley Avenue Friday afternoon. The funeral party departs at 1 PM from that home to the church. Pallbearers include Albert Masick Donald Masick Ruby Fahnestock Ray Fahnestock William Penn Jr Bryson Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thomas Baker
Callie Baker
Vaucluse
Valley Pike
Bartonville
Salem
For Rent Large Apartment on Stewart Street
For rent a large apartment at 608 South Stewart. Contact C A Robinson at phone 562. Listing dated October 26 with 1 post publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Stewart
C. A, Robinson
Pure Black Pepper at Pure Food Store Ad
A brief ad notes PURE Black Pepper priced at 20 cents per pound at the Pure Food Store. The fragment highlights a shopping offer for common pantry spice.
Mrs Brinton's Voice Pupils Recital at Loudoun Street Church
Mrs Brinton presents a vocal recital at 8 15 p m in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday School room. Soprano and alto pupils perform a varied program including arias songs from Faust Carmen and Bellini with violin obligato. Notable participants include Kath aryn McF Yost Elizabeth Grim Katherine Childs Eloise Caldwell and Mary Greenway Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ged Yates
Elizabeth Grim
Virginia Cover
Russell
Gounod
Rose
Coombs
Kline
Tosti
Weil
Mary Louise Sartelle
Katharyn McF. Yost
Edgar Belmont Smith
Czibulka
Katharine Childs
Eloise Caldwell
Charles Lanahan
Marshall Kline
Francessco Durante
Rain
Curran
Mary Greenway Russell
Hark
Schubert
Bohm
Buzzi
Austin Sloat
Bessy
Woodman
Hahn
Katherine Childs
Honor and Arms
Samson
First Killing Frost of Year Reported in Area
The first killing frost of the season, 25 degrees, was reported by the Winchester Research Laboratory. Previous frosts were mild, but last night’s reading seven degrees below freezing will hasten leaf drop. Ice at vessels outside tested, and color changes mark the fall scene as the weather bureau predicts little change tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Weather Bureau
Diphtheria Clinic Treats Sixty Children at Mount Airy School
Dr. R. F. Cline conducted a large diphtheria clinic last Friday at the Mount Airy School on Cedar Creek grade. About 60 school children received treatment at that session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Cline
Mount Airy School
Cedar Creek
Feminine Foes Boycott Huey Long's Book
Women opposed to Huey P. Long launched personal boycotts against stores selling his book Every Man a King in New Orleans. Individuals cancelled charge accounts and pledged no further business unless sales stopped, arguing the book spreads political propaganda while managers claimed it was a neutral business matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Long
Women's Committee of
Louisiana
Byrd Defends Post Office Mail Ban on Virginia Republican
Senator Harry F Byrd denounces charges of his responsibility for banning the Virginia Republican as second class mail. He says the issue lies with the post office department and notes copies meet postage rules. He supports full distribution of the paper and offers to help with postage if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reece Va
Harry F. Byrd
Post Office Department
Virginia Republican
Republican
Amherst
Byrd
United States
Virginia
State Threatens Suit To Collect On Road Bonds
Pennsylvania Attorney General announces plans to seek Supreme Court action against Arkansas over 200000 in highway bonds as part of a 146 million refund plan. Arkansas Attorney General Hal Norwood says he may pay interest if federal injunction dissolves after three judge hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
William A. Schnader
Pennsylvania
Hal L. Norwood
Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
State of Arkansas
Norwood
Schnader
City to Enforce Traffic Violations Citywide
After a council discussion on speed violations by buses trucks and autos Mayor Anderson directing Chief Hollis and the police to file cases for traffic regulation violations effective immediately. He states enforcement targets all persons officials and private citizens alike without exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Hollis
Lodge Delegates To Make Reports At Knights of Pythias Meeting
Reports on important trans actions from the Grand Lodge meeting of the Knights of Pythias in Virginia will be presented at tonight's Winchester Lodge No. 65 event at 8 o'clock. J. M. Spurr and Leonard Miller will deliver the reports detailing changes affecting subordinate lodges and members. Local Pythians are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Virginia
Winchester Lodge
K. of P
J. M. Spurr
Leonard Miller
Special B and O Trip to Century of Progress
Winchester and Frederick county residents may join The Star and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a three day excursion to the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Depart Friday November 3 and return Sunday November 5 for 22 85 including hotel rooms, with extended stays possible at additional hotel costs. The plan offers features not previously included in the fare and highlights the fair as a major postwar attraction anticipated to attract large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
The
Star
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Century of Progress
Wintry Blast Leaves Trail of Death Across East
A North American winter storm swept from Canada to Dixie, freezing highways and silencing lines. Snow halted travel in the Adirondacks, cut communications in Vermont, and caused seven deaths when a car plunged into the Susquehanna near Afton, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
North American
North Atlantic
Blaire River
Newey
Canada
Afton
N. Y
MacDonald Made Commissioner of Jewish Refugees
James G MacDonald of New York was appointed by the League of Nations as high commissioner for Jewish refugees from Germany. The United States will appoint a representative to join the autonomous governing body overseeing the effort, formed at Germany’s request. MacDonald, an expert in international relations, has chaired the Foreign Policy Association since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
James G MacDonald
New York
League of Nations
Germany
United States
Srey
League
McDonald
Foreign Policy Association
Hart on Trial for Assault to Kill in Cicero Shooting
Jack Hart alias James Kelly stands trial in Chicago for assault to kill based on accusations by Joseph Dombowski John Dombowski and John Brennan. The defendant, a fugitive from Baltimore who escaped twice from a life term, faced a jury selection in Cicero court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Hart
James Kelly
Cicero Rey
Baltimore
Hart
Joseph
John Dombowski
John
Brennan
Winchester Century Club Reschedules Meeting to Monday
The regular weekly meeting of the Winchester Century Club will be held next Monday at 3 30 PM at the home of Miss Sara Chew on the Shenandoah Valley Academy campus instead of Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Century Club
Sara Chew
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Republicans Report Strong Turnout at Bryarly School Meeting
A large enthusiastic crowd attended a Republican meeting at Bryarly schoolhouse on the Pughtown pike with leaders from Frederick county reporting optimism. A forthcoming Middle town gathering was announced and candidates including Major Henry A Wise were set to appear at the Colonial Theatre on November 3 at 8 o clock to address voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republician
Republician Organization
Bryarly School
Pughtown Pike
Frederick County
Middletown
Bryarly
H. B. McCormac
H. R. Potts
Roy P. Duvall
Bryan Stotler
S. E. Brown
County Cogicman
R. P. Sager
End. of
Henry A. Wise
United States Senate
Colonial Theatre
Accomac County
Fred McWane
Lynchburg
Powell Royal
Tazewell County
Clarence Ahalt
Alexandria
Funeral Rites Tomorrow for Thomas J. Cooper
The late Thomas J. Cooper a Winchester businessman died suddenly yesterday morning. His funeral will be held at 2 PM from 323 Fairmont Avenue with Rev Dr Luther A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers include Drs A D Henkel George H Heist J A Richard Harry A Schmidt C Vernon Eddy J George Baetjer. Honorary pallbearers are Handley Board of Trustees members. Reverend and Mrs Lloyd W Walter son in law and daughter of Mr Cooper were expected from Dixon Illinois for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Cooper
Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
Luther A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Cooper
Mount Hebron Cemetery
A. D. Henkel
George H. Heist
J. A. Richard
Harry A. Schmidt
C. Vernon Eddy
J. George Baetjer
Handley Board of Trustees
Mr. Cooper
Lloyd W. Walter
Dixon
Eckener Brings Graf Zeppelin To World Exposition
CHICAGO Oct 26 The Graf Zeppelin a world circling dirigible landed at Curtis Wright Reynolds airport Glenview at 7 05 am today A large ground crew towed the 776 foot air liner for Dr Hugo Eckener to land for festivities in Chicago and at the Century of Progress The Graf left Akron Ohio at 10 35 pm last night and after a brief stay at Glenview resumed its flight bound for Akron passing over Jackson Michigan at 11 17 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Curtis-Wright-Reynolds
Glenview
Hugo Eckener
Century of Progress
Akron
Dr. Eckener
Graf
Ohio
Jackson
Mich
Dorcas Society Carries On Good Work For Church
In Braddock Street Methodist Church South the Dorcas Society’s service highlights women’s progress toward equal rights in church leadership. Rev. Dr. Sydenstricker extols Dorcas as a model of Christian service, noting the society’s work clothing orphans and widows and urging continued community attendance at his final talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Sydenstricker
Joppa
Tabitha
Dorcas
Dorcas Societies
Womans Missionary Society
Dorcas Society
Lord Jesus
Typewriters Stolen by Fake Repairmen Across Counties
Clarke County School Board reported five typewriters stolen from Berryville High School. State police suspect a gang stealing typewriters and vacuum cleaners, with thieves posing as repairmen. Other thefts reported in Winchester and Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County School Board
A. F P. Robertson
Raymond E.£. Bayliss
Robertson
Winchester
Woodstock
Attempt Made on Life of Cuban Leader Carlos Mendieta
In Havana on October 26 an explosion shattered Mendieta’s bedroom windows and front of his home as he, his wife, and daughter escaped injury. Mendieta blamed no one yet, while a police sweep over the preceding days has arrested about four hundred people amid city disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Havana
Carlos Mendieta
Mendieta
Handley High School funds status cleared by state officials
The Star reports Handley High School system was said to miss eight month contract lists for state funds. Superintendent Quarles contacted Dr. Hall in Richmond to verify, and officials say Winchester schools were not on the default list. Clarke county superintendent Robertson notes Clarke received funds by error and Clarke plans nine months of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Handley
State Board of Education
Garland R. Quarles
Sidney B. Hall
Richmond
Quarles
The
Star
Hall
Winchester
Clarke
Richmond News
A. F. Robertson
Clarke County
State Department of Public Instruction
Robertson
Star Today
Berryville
John M. Steck
Jefferson Street
Handley High School
Turgeon
Bell
Mena of Commerce
Six New Members Joined Mount Airy Grange Near Opequon
Six new members were added to the Mount Airy Grange near Opequon at a meeting led by national deputy R. H. Hammond. Lucien Brumback and Oren Snapp were elected delegates to the state convention in Luray. A resolution committee and a by laws committee were formed. next meeting is Wednesday November 8 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Grange
Opequon
R. H. Hammond
Lucien Brumback
Oren Snapp
The
Grange
Luray
Court Dismisses Reckless Driving Charge in Berryville
In Berryville magistrate court Judge Layton A. Kackley dismissed reckless driving charges against Lynwood Smadley of Front Royal. The incident involved Smadley’s Model A striking a disabled car driven by Randolph Dean, a Black resident of Happy Creek, Warren County, near Double Tollgate, with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Layton A. Kackley
Lynwood Smadley
Front Royal
Raymond E. Bayliss
Smadley
Double Tollgate
Randolph Dean
Happy Creek
Warren County
Dean
Attorney Trout of
I Smadley
Bus Terminal Permit Rejected and City Traffic Talks
The Common Council met in deferred session to address bus terminal plans and city finances. They discussed sewer extension for Handley High School, proposed street work, and a drive in bus terminal. the marquee permit was denied and traffic speed concerns prompted city measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
The
Star
Dr. C. R. Anderson
Fred L. Glaize
R. Frank Barr
Fred W. Forney
H. H. Hable
J. H. Henry
Lawrence C. Hollis
Peyton J. Marshall
Percy D. Miller
W. Nelson Page
John H. Rosenberger
W. W. Dellinger
Charles H. Harper
Marshall
Jones Brothers
Henry
Rosenberger
Packard
Braddock Street
Water Street
Hollis
Public and
Braddock Stree
Forney
Main Street
Boscawen Street
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Episcopal Diocesan Auxiliary
R. T. Barton
Bishop Tucker
Bishop Goodwin
Elizabeth Winegar
Blue Ridge
Claude Lee
Charlottesville
Wusith
China
George Mayo
Blue Ridge Industrial School
Huey Long
G. O. P. Sarge
P.O
Lodge
Trail of Death
Adirondack
Dixie
M’ Donald
Colonial
T. J. Cooper
Eckener
Graf Zeppelin
Dr. Sydenstricker
Winchester and Clarke Co
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