Shooting at Walter Henry Home Leaves Man Near Blind
A drunken shooting affray at a county home near town left Walter Henry with a severe eye injury from a wire fragment. Mrs. Henry admitted firing a blank cartridge revolver but Henry denies she shot him. Prosecutor Cather may seek a warrant. both suspects were intoxicated and unable to provide clear statements. Witnesses could not be confirmed due to the pair's condition.
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Walter Henry
Wal- Henry
Molleck Henry
Walter
Pannett
Henry
Charl RK. Anderson
Anderson
Winchester Cooperage Co Notice of Fire Safe Warehouse
The Kern and Campbell warehouse and cooper shop were not damaged by Thursday’s fire. The firm has a stock of barrels and barrel material and can fill all orders promptly. An office has opened in the Kern and Campbell building for orders large or small. September 3, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern & Campbell
Winchester Cooperage CO
Ground Hogs Create Pest Problems in Local Farms
A Far North region plague of groundhogs pests farmers with corn damage cited by the Shepherds town Register. Farmers on Wild Goose Farm and Scrabble area report large numbers killed while young hogs are said to be edible but of little value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown Register
Tyler
Fred Kinsell
Guernsey and Jersey Heifers Sale Notice
Don’t forget the well bred Guernsey and Jersey heifers at Geo P Kern’s sale on Sept 5. Readable fragment notes an upcoming auction event showcasing quality cattle from Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Jersey
Geo. P. Kern
Florida bank closes doors in Jacksonville
The Guarantee Bank and Trust Company of Jacksonville failed to open as state Controller seized the bank at the request of the board of directors. The day’s events followed a directive from state authorities.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Guarantee Bank and Trust Company
Funeral for Rev William Nelson Meade Held at Clarke County
Funeral services for the late Rev. William Nelson Meade of Tappahannock County Virginia were held at the Old Chapel in Clarke County with burial nearby. Officiating were Rev. B Duvall Chambers and Rev. Robert B. Nelson. His sister Mrs Francis B Whiting died two days earlier and was buried Friday. Meade, 67, widower with no children, hailed from Clarke County and was a grandson of the noted Virginia reformer Bishop Meade. He led an Episcopal Church in Tappahannock and was known across the United States. Cousin Shirley Carter from this city attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nelson Meade
Tappahannock Couunty
Meade
Tappahannock County
Frank T. Meade
Bishop Meade
Mary Mann Burwell
Clarke County
Episcopal Church
Virginia
Old Chapel
Union
Shirley Carter
Picnic Draws 4000 to Friendship Fire Company Event
Four thousand people attended the Friendship Fire Company picnic at Rock Enon Springs. A special train carried 766 attendees from Winchester, with five coaches and two box cars added to accommodate the crowd. Visitors came by auto from Winchester and surrounding areas for swimming dancing and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon Springs
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
Winchester & Western Railroad
Rock Enon
Winchester and Western
Betty Compson in Prisoner of Love
Glorious star Betty Compson shines in a charming film. See page 5 for details. Wanted boy at least 16 for Saturday and after school work. Good job for right boy. Write F care tar.
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Betty Compson IN
Picnic committee meeting of the Friendship Fire Co announced
The Friendship Fire Company picnic committee will meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock to hear final reports from all sub committees. Captain Fred W. Forney presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Co
Fred
Forney
James B Russell Celebrates 80th Birthday in Winchester
James B Russell a longtime Winchester businessman and Union Bank president since 1870 turns 80. He and wife Mrs Mary Hackney Russell recovered from a recent auto wreck near Frederick Maryland. Their son Harry K Russell and daughter Mrs Gardner W Brown among family.
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James B. Russell
Winchester
Mr. Russell
Isaac Russell
Frederick
Russell
Union Bank of Winchester
Virginia
Isaac W.russell
James B. Ru
Harry K. Russell
Rouss Avenue
John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
T. J. Cooper
Mary E. Hackney
Washington Street
Gardner W. Brown
New York
Mary Russell
East
James Russell
Marshall Russell
New York Stock Exchange
Ruesell
Great Peerless Orchestra at Rosemont Park
The Great Peerless Orchestra Music unexcelied and six fine singers played to a big hit at Rosemont Park Martinsburg West Virginia last Saturday evening. Dance urged for the public. A gold wrist watch lost at B. and O. station with reward announced by Mrs. Hardy Grim 502 South Main Street Star office.
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Rosemont Park
Martinsburg, W. V
the Great ‘Peerless Orchestra
Hardy Grim
South Main Street
South End Hose Company Meeting Notice
Regular meeting tonight Tuesday at 7 30 oclock all members urged to attend. Secretary H C March notes. Regular meeting Wednesday Sept 7 at 8 p m with important business signed J H Yost secretary B oe C E No 867.
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South End Hose Company
J. H. Yost
B. Oe C. E
President of Winchester and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
The annual report from Charles W. Trenary, retiring president, notes membership growth from 100 to 280 and outlines chamber roles. It details support for the Red Cross drive, the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society, American Legion, and Winchester Automobile Dealers Association, plus contributions to Pinafore and local hospital funds.
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Charles W. Trenary
Chamber of Commerce of
Winchester
Frederick County
George B. Chapman
Atters
a = comet
Chamber of Commerce
Shed Valley Agricultural Associ
Fruit Growers Association
American Legion
District Nurse Associations
Secretary of the Red Cross
Winchester Automobile Dealers Association
American Red Cross
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester Automobile Dealers’ Association
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Burley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
For Sale Desirable House and Lot Near Station
For sale a desirable house and lot near the B S O passenger station. Apply "Y" care of Star office, Toronto.
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Star Office
Tptf
Good Prices for Small Apple Crop
Clarke Courier notes a late spring freeze spared much of Clarke county apples. State Senator Harry F Byrd will harvest 2500 barrels from his orchard west of Berryville, while Warden and Neill expect about 1500 barrels nearby. Prices range from 6 to 8 dollars per barrel, with potential for higher in cold storage.
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Clarke
Harry F Byrd
Berryville
Warden
Neill
Clarke Courier
Lost Firestone wheel with rim offered for reward
Classified note offers a reward for the return of a Firestone wheel with a 380 by 314 rim after a loss. Star office column requests information.
Queen of the colored underworld in town is challenged
A nine year old claiming Pudden Smith dominates local colored crime. George Douglas Gaither and two youths Nick and Charley Good are linked to thefts and circus trips. Magistrate Worsley remands all three, with Pudden possibly masterminding the scheme and awaiting fate at the reform school or parole.
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Pudden” Smith
Berryville
George Douglas
Worsley
Negro Reform School
Pudden
George Douglas Gaither
Nick
Charley Good
Charley
Packing supplies offered at reduced prices
White Pine Apple Boxes and lining paper priced per Northwestern specs. Cement coated box nails, duplex finish apple wraps, hatchets, baskets, caps, picking sacks, oak stave baskets. Barrel presses, stencils, stamps and ink featured by Winchester Orchard Supply Co. Phone 313, 01 N Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup, CO
Market St
Bryarly Brothers Classified Notice on Bank Stock Buy
A brief classified line references 100 shares of Commercial and Sap ings Bank stock and asks about rent, listing H R Bryarly & Bro as the contact or seller and directing readers to the ads on page 1 for details.
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H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Bulk Apples Wanted at Sam Haines Warehouse
Ad seeking bulk or barrel apples delivered to Sam Haines' warehouse at C. V. Depot. Gold en & Company, iptt Ashby Sprint, Representative.
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Sam Haines
C. V
Golden & Company
Iptt
Ashby Sprint
Native son of Winchester dies in St Louis
A telegram announces the death of Cornelius H Fauntleroy at his home in St Louis on Sunday night. He will be brought to Winchester for interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Friends recall his Virginia roots, education at Shenandoah Valley Academy and the University of Virginia, and his prominence in St Louis public life. Funeral is scheduled for tomorrow with pallbearers named.
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Cornelius H. Fauntleroy
St. Louis
Winchester
Mt. Hebron
Fauntleroy
R. M. Ward
Thomas T. Fauntleroy
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Richmond
Supreme Court
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Archibald Magill Smith
University of Virginia
Episcopal Church
Messrs
Shirley Carter
W. C. Marshall
Robert M. Ward
H. D. Fuller
M. M. Lynch
Philip Williams
George Kern’s stock sale to include 26 head of cattle
Auction notice states 26 head of stock will be offered at Geo. P. Kern's sale on September 8th. Ip.
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Geo. P. Kern
American Legion Benefit Night at Empire Tuesday
One half of the Empire Theatre net proceeds Tuesday night will aid the American Legion baseball team as it faces ALI Stars of the Blue Ridge League. The program features Mary Miles Minter in Don't Call Me Little Gil and a Larry Lemon comedy School Days.
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Empire Theatre
American Legion
ALI
Mary Miles Minter
Little Gil
Larry Lemon
Minstrels Seats Hurry Call to Buy Now
Advertisement warns readers not to miss seats for Gus Hill and Honey Boy Evans Minstrels promising immediate purchase by phone Bell 1325. Mentions a prior show incident at Bringing Up Father and notes tickets may sell out once curtain rises. Reference to Geo. P. Kern sale on Sept 8.
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Gus Hill
Honey Boy Evan
Withdrawal of 26th Infantry Ordered From West Virginia Fields
The 26th Infantry regiments were ordered to return to their home stations, with President Harding authorizing recall if needed. Secretary Weeks issued immediate orders for the unit to move from Camp Dix New Jersey, while other federal forces in West Virginia and nearby areas were adjusted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sep
West Virginia
Harding
Weeks
Spruce Fork Ridge
Madison
W. Va
Tle
Ht.holtz
Dix
N. J
Kentucky
Langley Field
Famous Raconteur to Give Recital at Empire Theatre
Miss Williams of Georgia a renowned raconteur will perform September 19 for the company benefit. The program includes old negro spirituals and plantation songs, with stories of cotton fields and hill country. She has toured continental cities and appeared at the White House and on Chautauqua platforms.
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Williams
Misa
Smpire Theatre
Mina Wiliams
Georgia
Marine Auditorium
Chateau Thierry
Army
Williames
Newport
New York
Astaire
Newport Society
Louise Alice Williams
U. S. S. Kansas
Newporter
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Walter Henry Dees
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Nter
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Picnic OF the Friendship CO
Willys Knight
H. C. March
Secty
Chamer of Merce
Firestone
Rim
West
Mount Hebron
Empire
Senseney Road
Bandholtz
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