Stroke leaves Frederick county resident gravely ill
Grimes reports John W. McKown a well known Frederick county resident suffered a severe stroke around 7 last evening. At about 74 years old he has long dealt with heart disease and is now speechless with the entire body paralyzed. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company and was active socially in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
John W. McKown
Frederick County
McKown
Han's Millions at Auditorium Tonight
A comic feature titled Han's Millions screens at the Auditorium this evening. Also on the bill is a dramaHer Child's Honor, described as a big hit for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Looking For His Wife and Niece In Harrisburg
E W Baughman of Omas West Virginia searches Hagerstown Maryland for his wife and her niece who vanished from their home four months earlier. He has checked hotels restaurants factories and police with no luck. the wife is about 38 and left with $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
E. W. Baughman
Omas
W. Va
Cumdays
Byrd to Speak at Virginia Press Association Meeting
Richard Evelyn Byrd, speaker of the House of Delegates, will deliver the principal address on July 12 at the Virginia Press Association twenty third annual session in Natural Bridge. The event runs July 11 to 13 and was announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evelyn Byrd
House of Delegates
Virginia Press Association
Natural Bridge
Byrd
Lost Gold Link Necklace Reward Offered
A small gold link necklace is missing and a reward is offered at Star Office. Judge T. W. Harrison traveled to Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
T. W. Harrison
Washington
Roll of Honor at John Kerr Public Schools Honors Certificates
The article lists pupils from John Kerr Public Schools who earned certificates of distinction across grades from First Grammar to Fourth Primary, with names for each year group. The piece notes an upcoming installment and references a shipment of electric fans advertised by Winchester and Washington City Railway Co. as a comfort item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public
Winchester
Washington
City Railway Co
For Rent Typewriter and Automobile Garage Space
Advertisement offers space for rent at 6502 Fairmont Ave with a typewriter and automobile garage available. Contact United by phone for reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Ave
United Phone
Second Sight Reader Noted on Sixth Page
A brief reader notice appears on page six mentioning a feature or column titled Second Sight. The item cites publication placement and indicates readership acknowledgment without further details.
Moving Pictures In Schools
Virginia superintendent J D Eggleston Jr envisages moving pictures becoming common in public schools. He argues motion pictures will soon be part of classroom equipment and enhance lessons by increasing student interest and retention across subjects including public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Eggleston, Jr
Superintendent of Public Instruction’ of
Virginia
Eccleston
Eggleston
Milling Plant Sold Cheap in Front Royal Auction
In Front Royal Virginia on May 16 the Front Royal Milling Company's plant was sold at the courthouse by trustees Downing and Weaver to C. C. Proctor a Mount Crawford miller for 15000 dollars about half its value. Indictment efforts may renew against manager Wilbur Welfley for misappropriation of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Court House
Front Royal Milling Company
Messrs
Conveyances of County Realty Recorded in Frederick County
Deeds admitted to record in Frederick County circuit clerk office include Marvin B. Larrick and wife transferring 18 acres in Back Creek district to Richard P. Worsidy for 360 dollars. J Henry Luttrell deeds 130 acres in Gainesboro district to I H Luttrell for 1500 dollars. H R Kern executor to wife Milburns 25 acres in Gainesboro district for 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Marvin B. Larrick
Richard P. Worsidy
Back Creek
J. Henry Luttrell
I. H. Luttrell
Gainesboro
H. R. Kern
Valuable Percheron Stallion Major Deada Clarke Dies
Major the valuable Percheron stallion died Tuesday evening from acute indigestion. Owned by Messrs Jerome Hauptman Golightly Brothers and J D Ginn with Hauptman as half owner. Dr Channing of Winchester attended but could not save the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Messrs
Jerome Hauptman
Golightly Brothers
J. D. Ginn
Mr. Hauptman
Paralyzing Stroke Kills Berryville Woman Mrs Hardesty
A Berryville Virginia death notice reports Mrs RR D Hardesty died this morning from paralysis suffered Wednesday. She was active in the Berryville Baptist Church and widow of a prominent local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star Today
Berryville
Clarke County
RR. D. Hardesty
Star
Winchester Public Schools Close Graduation Exercises in New Auditorium
The Winchester public schools held their commencement in the new John Kerr Public School auditorium with both male and female graduates, medals awarded for scholarship, and diplomas presented by Supt. Lynch. The event capped a successful session and grants graduates teachers certificates or University of Virginia entrance with strong overall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr Public School
Market and
Cork Streets
MM. Lynch
Frederick County
5 H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Messrs
Harry @apper
Harold. Lauck
Ethel Hollar
Mary Lawler
Elsie Maphis
Geldie Meig
Dora Plank
Sarah Walter
University of Virginia
Large Fairfax pool nears opening in Virginia
Workmen finish a 42 by 50 foot pool on the Glaize property in Fairfax lane. The white cement interior, sloping bottom, tempered water, electric lights, shower, dressing rooms, springboard and trapeze promise a top Virginia swimming facility ready for use tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize
Fairfax Lane
Virginia
Old Town
A Pleasant and Profitable Trip For You
An advertisement describes a sub division near Washington DC offering property at half actual value with quick resale profit. It highlights the view from Massachusetts Avenue Heights and proximity to Union Station Capitol and Government buildings. Boss & Phelps, Inc. invites readers to request details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue Heights
the Heights
Boss & Phelps, Inc
14Th St. N. W
Washington
DB. C
Horner Couple Return Home After North Trip
Mr and Mrs George W Horner return from points north and plan immediate move to their country home prepared for the bride Anna ar bour of Hagerstown. The item mentions Dress and Suit Linens Molins & Seal ad and Masterson's Big One Ring Show at Glaszelot E Piccadilly St on Monday June 19 with trained animals and performers for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggorge W. Horner
Anna Arbour
Hagerstowh
Orfm
Molins & Seal’s Ad
Ip Masterson
Glaizelot
E. Piccadilly St
Beutell Tract Near 11 Acres to Be Sold Tomorrow
The Beutell tract nearly 11 acres will be sold tomorrow at noon at the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beutell
Court House
High Averages Mark City School Year Gains
Made by the senior class under Prof M D Cool principal. Senior averages reached as high as 97 23 per cent and as low as 93 per cent. Overall enrolment totaled 658 with the city enrollment up by 48 ahead of last year while county enrolment fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Cool
Winchester Social Event Honors Mrs Bryan Conrad at Conard Mansion
A large early summer reception in Winchester honored Mrs. Bryan Conrad wife of Captain Conrad Fifteenth Infantry US Army at the Conrad mansion on North Market Street. Guests included Mrs Wheatley Mr and Mrs Sprigg Misses Small Carter-Conrad and many from Washington Eastern Shore New York Louisville and California with local hosts and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Holmes Conrad
Conrad
North Market Street
Bryan Conrad
Captain Conrad
Fifteenth Infantry
United States Army
Mary Small
York
Carter -Conrad
Wincheater
Agne
Jacquelin Smith
Isabelle Baker
Mary Bowly
Louieville
Peter Vredenburgh
Freehold
N. J
Gardner. Brown
New York
Mary Miller
Abney Payne
Pranclass
Cal
Mollie Wood
Clarke County
Calvert Dey Weds Miss Stuart at St Pauls Church
In Alexandria Virginia on June 16 Miss Margaret Stuart wed Calvert Dey of Norfolk Virginia at St Pauls Church in King George County. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Sholto Turberville Stuart of Cedar Grove. The Galvota steam yacht from Washington carried friends who arrived for the ceremony. Major Robert W Hunter of Winchester and George Stuart the seminary proctor joined the wedding guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Margaret ‘Stuart
Calvert Dey
Norfolk
St. Paul’s Church
King George County
Sholto Turberville Stuart
Cedar Grove
Galvota
Washington
Robert W. Hunter
Winchester
George Stuart
Note of Thanks From Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church thanks all who contributed to the dinner served on June 6. President Mrs. W. T. Walters and Secretary Mrs. Lillian C. Rudolph extend appreciation for the generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ “Aid Society of the Christian Church
W. T. Walters
Lillian C. Rudolph
Sec’y
Motorists Rest Here in Winchester Visit
Messrs J B Barnes of Pittsburg and W T Patterson T H Shannon Dr H B Scott Howard Adam son and Frank Hurst of Waynesboro Pa motoring in the Virginia Valley registered at Hotel Evans last evening to spend several days resting in Winchester and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. BE. Barnes
Pittsburg
W. T. Patterson
T. H. Shannon
H. BE. Scott
Howard Adamson
Frank Hurst
Waynesboro
Virginia Valley
Hotel Evans
Winchester
Petticoats Sale At Russell and Greens Saturday
Special sale of 50c petticoats for 39c to be held at Russell and Greens this Saturday. Readers urged to visit the store for discounted undergarments and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Green’s
Sprint Produce Camp Winchester Buys Local Peach Orchard
A deal closed today as Sprint Produce Camp Winchester acquires a large orchard estate in the county. About 40 percent of Blandy orchard stock will transfer with the purchase, affecting a substantial peach crop and future production plans. The Strasburg Orchard and Company notes a storm last Monday impacting local peach yields and the need to adjust offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
F. Bilaridy
New
Sprint
Winchester
Mr. Dy
Pat
Theries
Showers Tonight and Saturday Forecast from Weather Bureau
Unsettled weather expected tonight with showers likely in the interior. The Virginia forecast notes continued showers on Saturday as a cold front moves through, bringing cooler conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Lupton Announces Engagement of Viola Noel to Daniel Lupton
Mr Lupton announces the engagement of his daughter Mlle Viola Noel to Mr Daniel Wa Lupton of Winchester. The wedding is set for 8 o'clock Wednesday evening June 28 at Memorial Church. Miss Noel has studied at Fortoa Mary Winchester for 18 years and the Luptons are prominent in the county and Winchester society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Mlle Viola Noel
Daniel Wa Lupton
Winchester
Memorial Church
Miss Noel
Fort Oamary
Lupton
Hugh S. Lupton
Montnne
Modern Woodmen Hold A Banque Burnt Factory Virginia Event
Modern Woodmen held an open meeting and banquet at Red Bud Church last evening in Burnt Factory Virginia. Rev Mr son the state lecturer of Virginia and Rev H E Richardson of Chester attended. An appreciation address was given followed by a buffet supper. A number of candidates filed applications for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory
America
Mr. Son
Virg
H. E. Richardson
Chester
Lost bracelet marked M. D. S found
Lost on Tuesday evening a colt bracelet marked M. D. S. Return to this office for reward.
Meeting at Washington Street residence sale notice
The June 15 meeting at 9 30 a m for the Washington Street residence sale is announced. Apply to BL Ww Star Office for details and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
Torght
Mr. Byrd
Harry Capper
Harold Lauck
Goldie Metz
Vera Plank
John Brown
Graham Rosenberger
John Kline
Marguerite Daugherty
Shirley Fansler
Virginia Kurtz
Theresa Lynch
Ruth Solenberger
Sallie Fanstler
Grace Lauck
Grace Orndorff
Bertha Robinson
Hilda _ Hershberger
Felix Hatcher
Carl — “Kremer
Paul
Leslie Huff
Farle Crowser
Richard Metz
Amos’ Shryock
Crowell Boyce
Warry Copenhaver
Ralph Fansler
Elwood Snyder
Gus Haines
Arthur Robinson
Ralph Rosenberger
Leo Herrel
Purcell Stein
Irving Potts
Ernest Reardon
Wilbur Hewitt
Louie Maphis
Louie Smith
Edgar Arnold
Teather
Carrie Croson
Hilda Dean
Lillie Clark
Grace Hollinberger
Eula Hook
Muriel Lanham
Sarah Kremer
Lillian Ritter
Helen Kremer
Katharine Latham
Iva Dodson
Helen
Allen Coleman
Asias
Funkhouser
Hugh Solenberger
Elsie Clevenger
Mary Snider
Blanch Clevenger
Olivia Funk
Esther Feinberg
Sidney Eagle
Herbert Lauck
William Schneider
Forest Fansler
William Haymaker
Carl. Schmidt
Maroretta Kremer
la van Bailey
Walter Barr
Stuart Wood
Irene Lanham
Thurman Whitlock
Ethel Funkhouser
Dilwin Jackson
Russell Potts
Carroll Solenberger
Bessie Grim
Marguerite Affleck
Florence Grim
Claude Cline
Robert Bowers
Elizabeth Wood
Esther Seabright
Bryant Breckenridge
Norman Barr
Lillian Anderson
Frank Fansler
Mary J. Gray
Deada Clarke
Lars
R. D. Hardesty
Cc. D. Taylor
Market Street Methodist
Virgina Kurtz
Hilda Hershberger
Samuel Baker
Mrs
Miss Stuart
Mr. Lupton,fe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!