Scouts See Growth as Service Clubs Back Finance Drive
Frank Horton reports progress from a presidents meeting of service clubs and Boy Scout leaders. Scout numbers rose from 47 to 125, with seven troops now active. The year included basketball, track, jamboree, three summer camps, and service at Christmas with Salvation Army and Red Cross.
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Use of Progress
Winchester
Salvation Army
Red Cross
George Bowly
J. P. Hayley
Court of Honor
Board of Review
Board of Award
Handley Library
Southern Methodist
Reform
Episcopal
Kiwanis
Methodist Episcopal
Severn
Lost Pointer Dog Named Doc, White and Silver
Lost large Pointer dog, white and silver with a slight blemish on left hind leg. Responds to Doc. Reward offered. Notify Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Wanted 25 Laborers at Gas Plant Report to Supt
Wanted twenty five laborers to report to Supt Goes at the gas plant ready for work. Advertisement notes immediate placement and location.
First Round Ends in Winchester Ladies Golf Tourney
The Winchester Golf Club hosts the first round of the ladies tournament with two semi finalists. Mary Miller defeats Carpenter 1 up after extra holes while Fannie Page beats Gaylord 1 up. Defaults advance Kern and Jones in various brackets as others move toward semi finals.
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Winchester Golf Club
Mary Miller
Mrs. Carpenter
Miss Miller
Fannie Page
Miss Page
Gaylord
Brookie Kern
Katherine Baker
Frances Jones
Clifford Grim
Miss Kern
Miss Chew
Sara Chew
Burr Harrison
Elting
Petley
Philip Williams
Virginia Boyd
B. M. Roszel
Roszel
B. B. Dutton
Williams
Carpen
Expurgated Bible Issued by National Sunday School Union
London report notes release of an expurgated Bible with changes such as Potiphar's wife phrase altered to cast her eyes upon Joseph and tempt him to do evil. Prodigal son term changed to evil companions and Saint John’s adulteress scene omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Sunday School Union
Joseph
Potephar
Saint John
Christ
Dancing classes open at Louise Hawley studio
Louise Hawley announces opening of noone classes at 497 Cecil Street with ballroom dancing for boys and girls scheduled for Thursday October 4 at 4 pm and Saturday October Mi at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hawley
Cécil Street
Sirbaugh Defeats Weems In Local 36 Hole Consolation Final
L. B. Sirbaugh Jr. topped John Weems 4 and 3 in the 36 hole consolation final at Winchester Golf Club. Sirbaugh surged ahead early, traded leads through 27 holes, then pulled away with a 87 second nine and a total 163 to 171 medal score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Sirbaugh, Jr
John Weems
Winchester Golf Club
Sirbaugh
Weems
Man Accused of Hex Murder Commits Suicide in Jail
Eugene Burgess, 53, and his wife were charged with the hex murder of 83 year old Mrs. Etta L. Fairchild. Burgess hanged himself in his Kalamazoo county jail cell delaying upcoming trial. The couple admitted killing the elderly woman by beating her and throwing her body into a well, citing fear of her supposed evil eye.
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Associated Press
Kalamazoo
Mich
Eugene Burgess
Etta L. Fairchild
Burgess
Burgesses
Mrs Hoover Plans New York Trip to Aid Girl Scouts
Mrs Hoover will depart Washington for New York City to attend an exhibition of early American furniture and an exhibition of glassware and portraits. The events mark the inaugural campaign by the Girl Scouts to raise 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Failed to Stop After Accident Fines Levyed
D. M. Kane and Harold Hughes were found guilty in the Night Police Court for failing to stop and render assistance after collisions. Each was fined 10.25 dollars. C. C. Haddox of Washington forfeited 12 dollars for intoxication, as did E. N. Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kane
Harold Hughes
C. C. Haddox
Washington
E. N. Post
Apples in bulk at South Winchester packing house
Local packing house in South Winchester processes bulk apples led by Wilmer DeHaven. OCR fragment notes packing operations and personnel with unclear date format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Winchester
Glaize Packing’ House
Wilmer “DeHaven
Virginia Legion to Send Nearly 200 to National Convention in Louisville
Virginia plans a large delegation to the eleventh American Legion national convention in Louisville Kentucky September 28 to October 4. Col B M Roezel leads the Virginia group with special trains from Richmond and Norfolk plus carriages for southern delegates. The Norfolk Drum and Bugle Corps will be the official music group. Reduced round trip fares average about $20. hotel housing arranged at the Watterson Hotel with excursions to Mammoth Cave and the Ohio River. Virginia adjutant W Glenn Elliott will oversee arrangements and hotel reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Virginia
Louisville
Department
Richmond
Newport News
Norfolk
Col. B. M. Roezel
Winchester
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Newport News Drum and Bugle Corps
Washington
Norfo and Western Railway
Southern
Watterson Hotel
W. Glenn Elliott
Mammoth Cave
Ohio River
Churchhill Downs
Kentucky Jockey Club
Legionnaires
Lewis Stone Stars in Wonder of Women at Capitol Today
Lewis Stone leads Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Wonder of Women at the Capitol Theatre in a sound film. Peggy Wood stars as the heroine with a cast including Lelia Hyams Harry Myers George Fawcett Sare Padden and others. Clarence Brown directed the adaptation from Sudermann’s The Wife of Stephen Tromholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stone
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Europe
Capitol Theatre
Ruth Chatterton
Madam X
Clarence Brown
Bess Meredyth
Herrmann Sudermann
Stephen Tromholt
Peggy Wood
Lelia Hyams
Harry Myers
George Fawcett
Sare Padden
Novel Brown
South
Mississippi
Warner Brothers
Alan Crosland
Sally O'Neil
Arthur
Lake
Betty Compson
William Bakewell
Louise Fazenda
Sam Hardy
Joe KE. Brown
Fairbanks Twins
Prosecution 15 Denied in Stone Murder Trial
In Belank Maryland on September 24, the State argues lewdness evidence via jail letters to a nearby soldier to prove motive in the murder of George Stone. Judge Preston bars the letters as nonessential, while testimony details George’s estate funds and the widow Hattie Stone’s finances. Dr. Charles Fawley testifies on George’s illness and possible poisoning, with defense challenging the diagnosis.
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Associated Press
Belank
Hattie Stone
George
Walter Preston
Preston
Edward A. Stone
Edward Stone
Robert Pennington
Havre de Grace
Charles Fawley
George Stone
Breston
Tenzth
Shawley
Mexican Aviator Found Stranded After Air Race Flight
Col. Roberto Pierro, famed Mexican flying ace, was missing after departing Mexico City for Kansas City in an air race. A radiogram reports he landed about 100 miles from Mexico City in fog and was uninjured.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Roberto Pierro
Mexico City
Kansas City
Former Head of N. & W. Ry. Dead
Roanoke Virginia reports the death of N. D. Maher former president of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company after a brief illness.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
D. Maher
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Seek New Basis for Division of Gasoline Tax
A Virginia legislative commission in Richmond plans a October meeting to propose a new distribution method for counties’ gasoline tax shares. The panel, chaired by Senator Saxon W. Holt with secretary R. L. Jeffreys, includes members from Giles, Sussex, Goochland, Carolina, and Norfolk counties and reports findings to the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Wva
Legislative Commission
Virginia
State Highway Commission
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
R. L. Jeffreys
Mecklenburg
Nationalists Shelled by Ironsides Near Ichang
The Nationalist government forces suffered a major defeat as General Chang Fap Kweip’s Ironsides division shelled three transport ships near Ichang on September 19. About 50 killed and hundreds wounded as 3,000 troops and ammunition fell into rebel hands. two ships were captured, one allowed to return to Hankow.
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Associated Press
Hankow
Kiangching
Chang Fap Kweip
Ichang
Lionaide
45 Killes In a Russian Wreck
In Sverdlosvk forty five people were killed and six seriously injured when a Moscow Vladivostok local train derailed sixty miles from Viatka. Six coaches jumped the track and overturned. One hundred fifty injured were reported and minor injuries occurred.
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Associated Press
Sverdlovsk
Moscow
Sam Hildreth Dies in Hospital
Sam Hildreth trainer for Harry Fee and Rancocas stable died today in Fifth Avenue Hospital. He was 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hildreth
Associated Press
York
Sam Wi
Harry Fee
Rancocas
Fifth Avenue Hospital
I. C. O. F. League Meeting Tonight
The Tri-State Odd Fellows League holds its regular bi monthly meeting at 8 tonight in Front Royal. A number of Winchester Odd Fellows are expected to attend. Harry Brill of this city is vice-president of the league.
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Tri-State
Odd Fellows’ League
Front Royal
Winchester
Odd Fellows
Harry Brill
Fire devastates St. Michaels area destroying church and warehouse
A early morning blaze in St. Michaels Maryland damaged several houses and buildings including a church warehouse and a barn. The estimated loss exceeds 56000 dollars and investigators believe the fire began in a warehouse storing junk.
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Associated Press
Easton
St. Michaels
Washington visitors enjoy Winchester weekend at Mrs Tucker’s
Messrs Bruce Quigley and Marshal Wrench of Washington returned after a weekend as guests at the home of Mrs Martha E Tucker in Winchester.
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Charles W._Haldeman
Edward Haldeman
Philadelphia
J. 8. Haldeman
Harrizanburaz
Messrs
Bruce. Quigley
Marshal Wrench
Washington
Winchester
Martha E. Tucker
Warning Against Using Loud Speakers on Virginia Autos
Richmond Virginia, Sept 24. Motor Vehicle Commissioner James M Hayes warns drivers and dealers that loud speakers on automobiles are not legal under Virginia law. He notes mufflers must be in good condition and exhaust pipes must run parallel or slightly upward, and that loud speakers fail as mufflers. State police may confiscate such devices. The commissioner also reports counterfeit 1928 Virginia license plates repainted to 1929 colors to dodge new plates, with fines possible for owners.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
James M. Hayes
Hayes
Motor
Huggins Passes Restful Night
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins died after a restful night at St Vincent's Hospital officials said he had been critically ill and passed a comfortable night before the morning update from the hospital.
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Associated Press
New York
Milfer Huggins
New York Yankees
St. Vincent's Hospital
Export Your Apples to L and H Williams Co Glasgow
Export request directs shipments of apples to L and H Williams Company Glasgow with local representative Thomas Mathews at 5 North Stewart Street Winchester. Phone 954-W.
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L. & H. Williams & Co
Glasgow
Thomas Mathews
North Stewart
Winchester
Phane
For Sale Cyclone No. 14 Drilling Machine
For sale a Cyclone No. 14 Well Drilling Machine with an 18 hp Cook gasoline motor. First class condition. Contact Wm. J. Gochènour in Maurertown Virginia. (4-24-Speed-3t)
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Cook
Pollard Favors Legislation to Help Children Education Plan
John Garland Pollard, Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at Orange courthouses urging better school funding and equal education for all Virginia children. He proposed a state board prioritized free of political influence, and an appropriation to aid deprived children, while criticizing opponent William M. Brown’s tax and road plans.
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Orange
John Garland
Democratic
Virginia
Pollard
Board of Education
Potlard
William M. Brown
Dre
George L. Browning
Orange County
New Militia Chief Named by War Department
A report identifies a new militia chief, linked to General William and connected to Indiana. The appointment positions him within the War Department’s Bureau.
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Associated: Press
William
Indiana: National
Bureau
The
War Department
Export Your Apples to Turner and Manchester
Trade note lists apples shipped to W. M. Turner & Co and Manchester with local seller Thomas Mathews on Stewart Street Winchester 982-W.
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W. M. Turner & Co
Manchester
Thomas Mathews
Stewart St
Winchester
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Howell
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District of Columbia
Mitchell
Hoover
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Harrison
Miss Boyd
Dutton
Sirbaugh Bests
Weems-Sirbaugh
Mrs. Hoover
Midrinia
Secion Meet
Wonder of Women
Capitol Today
State
Bert White
Wichita
Katy
Helen Hams
Huggins
Wm. J. Gochenour
Maurertown, Va
C. P. McVicai
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