Flight of Princess Wertheim Wertheim and escorts vanishes off Irish coast
Anxious eyes follow the St Raphael as it nears Newfoundland in a 2920 mile Atlantic flight from Upayon England to Ottawa. Lt Raphael carries Princess Lowenstein Wertheim Capt Leslie Hamilton and Col Frederick S Minchin. Fuel limited to about 44 hours with no word since daylight. Lighthouses and radios watch for news as Lindbergh Field crowds await any message.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Can
Atlantic
Newfoundland
England
Upayon
Eng
Raphael
Lowenstein Wertheim
Leslie Hamilton
Frederick S. Minchin
London
Hamilton
Atlantic Coast
Lindbergh Field
St. Raphael
United Brethren to Convene Virginia Conference in Winchester
The 128th Virginia Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church meets September 14 to 18 at Winchester United Brethren Church. Bishop W M Bell will preside. Rev J H Brunk oversees the conference with 65 preachers, 42 lay delegates, 156 churches, and 18 970 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
United Brethren Church
Winchester
W. M. Bell
Harrisburg
J. H. Brunk
Martinsburg
W. Va
Maryland
West Virginia
Bishop Bell
United States
W. J. Bryan
America
Detective's Home Wrecked by Dynamite Blast
The home of Daniel T. McKelvey, Hazleton detective and president of the Pennsylvania Police Chiefs Association, was blown apart by dynamite early today. He, his wife, and two children escaped injury, though their bedroom was wrecked. The blast damaged adjacent property and shattered windows within two blocks. McKelvey linked the attack to a gangster's revenge for recent prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hazleton
Daniel T. McKelvey
Pennsylvania Police Chiefs’ Association
F. M. Esposito
McKelvey
Baseball Today Botary vs Elks at Handley Stadium
A 4 p.m. game at Handley Stadium features Botary against Elks. Admission is 25 cents. If the teams win, a second series will be played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botary
ELKS
Handley Stadium
Awards Made 10 Future Farmers at Local Fair
At Winchester Fair the Future Farmers of Virginia displays drew strong attention for extensive exhibits by agricultural high schools in the lower valley. Awards ranged from 5 to 1 dollars across apples, vegetables, poultry, dairy, and grains with winners including W. B. Clagett Berryville H S and Raymond Fishpaw Handley H S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Enpare
Lower
Valley
Future Farmers of Virginia
Future
Farmers of
Virginia
W. B. Clagett
Berryville
Raymond Fishpaw
Handley, H
Lewis Hockman
Strasburg H.S
Melvin Yeakley
Handley H. S
Grimes
Strasburg H
W. B. Claett
Berryville H.S
Melvin Oakley
Delicious
Berryville H. S
Handley H
Charles Massey
Stayman
Berryville H
Levi Hockmanh
Jonathans
Edmond Artz
Woodstock H.S
W. B
Coarson
Vernon Stickley
Strasburg
Boone. Co
Goyt
Strasburg H. S
Reid
Harry
Boyce H. S
Roy Wisecarver
Stephens City H. S
Clet Myers
Mount Jackson
H. S. Poultry
Kens
Stephens City H.S
Department of the Future Farmers of Virginia
E. W.roller
Boyce and
W. R. Legge
Handley High School
Grover Kunzy
Middletown
Stephens City
F. W. Wall
Woodstock and
J. J. Foster
Front Royal High School
O. L. Zeigler
Pride of Detroit Near Aleppo Flies Southeast
The American around the world plane Pride of Detroit was reported by Havas to fly over Moslem Iyed a few miles north of Aleppo at 3 15 this afternoon headed southeast. It left Constantinople for Aleppo and Bagdad at 5 20 a m after a day’s delay there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aleppo
Syria
Pride of
Detroit
Havas
Constantinople
Bagdad
Handley Schools Set Registration Before Opening
Handley Schools announce opening on Monday September 12 with registration for grades 1-3 on September 7 8 9 at Kerr Building and grades 4-6 at Handley Building. All children not fully vaccinated should be updated before school starts. First grade parents should bring birth certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Kerr
Duffey
Rouss Fire Co Sets September Meeting
Rouss Fire Co announces its regular monthly meeting Friday evening September 2 at 8 o'clock. The report includes updates from the recent convention. Douglas Brown is noted in connection with the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas’ Brown
Mrs Emma English Injures Hand In Pistol Accident
Mrs Emma English accidentally wounded her right hand when a self loading pistol exploded while she held it near the muzzle. The bullet passed through her hand and lodged in the wall. She was at home with her maid. Dr B B Dutton treated her and she is expected to recover in a day or two. Mrs English, formerly Emma Shull, is from a Frederick county family and active in outdoor sports and the Girls' Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Wnglish
English
Emma Shull
B. C. Shull
Frederick
Girls’ Athletic Association
CIDER APPLES National Fruit Product Co opens receipt day
The Fairmonth Ave plant will be open for the receipt of cider apples on Monday. National Fruit Product Co. provides contact details as 346.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmonth Ave
National Fruit Product CO
LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS LAUNDERED AT STEAM LAUNDRY
Winchester Steam Laundry announces laundry service for lace curtains and rugs with phone contact listed as 28. The notice appears in a small classifieds style message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Death of Mrs. Mary Hendry Rodman at Tenafly
Mrs. Mary A Hendry Rodman mother of Winchester contractor John F Rodman died at her daughter's home in Tenafly Bergen County New Jersey She was in her eighty fourth year and had suffered a paralytic stroke in recent years She is survived by three sons and four daughters and was a native of Pender County North Carolina The Rodman family has suffered multiple deaths in three years with the loss of his daughter wife and a brother in law Mr Rodman plans to attend the funeral in Inglewood New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Hendry Rodman
John F. Rodman
Winchester
Caro Retz
Tenafly
Bergen County
Clinton
N. C
G. A. Clute
Hendrys
George III
England
Winchester rifles for state tourney in Farmville
The local club, with Claude B. Stickley F W Pingley B J Hillidge Roger T Jones Arthur S Seabright Willis Anderson, heads to Farmville next Monday for the state tournament. Team members expect to depart Sunday or tomorrow as the event opens early. Scores yesterday show solid marks with Jones and Stickley high in Sixteen Yards and Pingley strong in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upmtary Tave
Farmville
Claude B. Stickley
F. W. Pingley
B. J. Hillidge
Roger T. Jones
Arthur S. Seabright
Willis Anderson
Winchester
Jones
Stickley
Pitcock
Pingley
Seabright
Anderson
Tayloe
Paramount Week to Open at Empire Theatre
National Paramount Week runs Sept 5 to 10 with three Paramount-Famous-Lasky films at the Empire Theatre. Children of Divorce Special Delivery and Time To Love join comedies and newsreels, with matinees at 2 30 pm and varying prices for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
United States
Roxy’s
The
New York City
Empire Theatre
Paramount-Famous- Lasky
Clara Bow
Esther Ralston
Eddie Cantor
Jobyna Ralston
William Powell
Raymond Griffith
Martinee
the Empire
Winchester Fair Closes Amid Successful Four Days of Racing
The Winchester Fair wraps up a strong four day run with favorable weather, high attendance and gate receipts ahead of last year. Tomorrow features auto and motorcycle races starting at 2 PM with admission 50 cents as the crowd enjoys dancing, fireworks, and a large night program. Florence Worthy and Frisco Girl win harness events in straight heats while special pacing honors go to Dude Hughes driving for Purdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
East
Florence Worthy
Frisco
Giri
Nin
Dr. Worthy
Robert Shirley
Washington, D. C
S. V. A. Society
Dude Hughes
C. W Mangrim
Purdy
Frank Thomas
Emporia
Jesse
Robert Barr
The Star Will Not Publish On Labor Day
Special notice to advertisers and subscribers that The Star will skip publication on Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
THE
Evening Star
Accidents Increase on North Loudoun Two-Way Street
Several crashes and near misses occurred on North Loudoun Street after it was opened to two-way traffic by the Common Council. Miss Ann Gilpin’s Rockville Md taxi and Lester Branner’s car were involved in a collision, while Wilbur Hewitt’s auto was damaged at Loudoun and Boscawen. A taxi and a tourer narrowly avoided disaster at a crossing, and a Tennessee motorist struck a child, who fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Common Council
Ann Gilpin
Rockville
Winchester Fair
Lester Branner
Branner
Gilpin
Selby Clem
Wilbur Hewitt
Fletcher
Loudoun
Boscawen
Tennessee
Labor Day Observance Noted for City Next Monday
September 5 will be a general holiday with merchants closed. The Star and Handley Library announce altered schedules, banks shut for a double holiday, and post office operations adjusted with limited general delivery and mail windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busilness Meneae
Handley Library
Last Rites for Robert N Beatley in Mount Hebron
Funeral services were held at 11 o clock in Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery for Robert N Beatley whose death occurred in Salina Kansas. Rev C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church officiated with a choir including Mrs Frank L Buckley Miss Philomena Laren Robert S Smith Prof W H McIlwee and William C Miller. Pallbearers included M M Lynch Chas R McCann Scott Grant Coleman Dunn Robert S Smith and Irvin H Zinn. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hebron
Robert. N. Beatley
Salina
Kansas
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Frank L. Buckley
Philomena Laren
Robert S.S. Smith
W. H. Mcllwee
William C. Miller
John Sherwood
Laura Bentley
Riverdale
Messrs
M. M. Lynch
Chas. R. McCann
Scott Grant
Coleman Dunn
Robert S. Smith
Irvin H. Zinn
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Walter R. Kirk Threatened Over Extortion Note
Chicago, Sept. 2. Walter R. Kirk, millionaire soap manufacturer, has armed guards at his Lake Forest home after receiving a death threat demanding $10,000 by Saturday night. The letter, signed A Sympathiser of Sacco and Vanzetti, prompted police to act.
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Associated Press
Walter R. Kirk
Lake Forest
Sacco
Vanzetti
Squirrel Lodge Reservations Open For Weekends and Events
Reservations for Squirrel Lodge include weekend stays and parties near Winchester Fair. Phone 25 w Berryville available. last listed on 26 l p 1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Berryville i
Notables on Continental Tour Reach Winchester
Notables including champion golfer Jones will attend a banquet at the Geo Washington Hotel hosted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs as part of an international motorcade to dedicate the Appalachian Scenic Highway. The route ash travels from New Orleans to Quebec covers about 2500 miles with over 1200 miles paved along the Appalachian crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs
Geo
Washington Hotel
Harvey Holleman
Nomad
Gulf Coast States
Canada
Ash
Neleans
St. Petersburg
Atlanta
Johnson City
Bristol
Shenandoah Valley
Winchestysburg
Hartsburg
Abbany
Troy
Green Falls
Secroom
Plattsburgh
Montreal
Qec
Tourh
Georgia
St. Lawrence River
Mountain road upgrade praised as safest in America
Engineers report the new highway is several feet wider than before with proper banking and easier grades. A motorcade of 100 cars is shown in a line, as three way specialists declare the mountain road safest in America. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Canada
Mason Denies Stones Aimed at Him in Court Testimony
Ollie Mason contends stones were not aimed at him after Helen Brewer was sentenced to one hour in jail for throwing stones at an automobile. Brewer claimed she was trying to sit in Mason’s car and could not have aimed at him, as she scarcely knows Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Mason
Brewer
Mason
Helen Brewer
Masicac
Money to Peg Upon Approved Real Ward
An item notes money to peg upon approval related to real ward matters with dates and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrick
Rotary vs Elks clash at Handley Stadium
A 4 p m matchup between Rotary and Elks at Handley Stadium screens the second series. Admission 25 cents.
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North Atlantic
St. Raphel
United Brethren
Martinsburg, W. Va
Baseball Today
Rouss Fire CO
Emma English
Salem
Mass
George C. Taylor
Pretty Stella Kale
Salisbury Beach
Buffalo, N. Y
International Illustrated
John F. Rodmans
Phil Scott
Madison Square Garden
N. Y
Jim Maloney
Arcadino Paulino
Jack Sharkey
Cinfernational Illustrated News
Robt
N. Beatley
Soap King
Squirrel Lodge
Appalachian Scenic
Mare
Roscoe A.marvel
Kenilworth Inn
Asheville, NL
Mr. Mason
Rotary
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