Interest Aroused in City Schools
A Virginia city meeting in the Winchester Pate Auxiliary drew over 50 parents teachers and the principal Prof N D Cel with Henry S Baker elected president and Lucy Kurtz as secretary. The group aims to boost public school education and possibly appoint a truancy officer to recruit neglected children while promising daily fire drills and expanded involvement in the John Kerr School building. The next meeting is set for March 30 at 8 PM with expectations of broader attendance and more members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tewb Lhing
Joni Kerry
New Society Ae Ag
Tain Windhister
N. D. Céol
Henry ’S. Baker
Lucy Kurtz
Virginia
John Kerr School
Coot
Martinsburg
W. Va
Adler of Baltimore Plays Piano During stay in City
Mr L Adler a Baltimore raincoat firm member visiting Capt Robert Gray as guest on National avenue left for Virginia on a business trip. He is famed for piano playing and entertained gatherings with selections from Wagner Chopin Mendelssohn and other noted composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. L. Adler
Baltimore
Robert Ju. Gray
National Avenue
Valley of
Virginia
Mr. Adler
Captain Gray
Wagner
Chopin
Tela
Robert Gaillard Star In Strongheart Comedy Drama
Robert Gaillard headlines the comedy drama Strongheart a play about American college life shown at the Auditorium on Wednesday March 24. The enduring appeal of the production since its three year premiere has drawn popular interest and strong audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gaillard
De Mille and Harris Present Elaborate Stage Production
The article praises William C. De Mille for creating a unique play and Henry B. Harris for assembling a strong company and a lavish scenic production. It notes the aim for lasting public regard and a notable collaboration that elevates their show.
Tempest and Sunshine at the Auditorium March 22
Manager Hable promotes the drama based on Mary J. Holme's popular novel Tempest and Sunshine. It promises unique dramatic value and a moral lesson suitable for all ages and audiences. The performance is scheduled for Monday night March 22 at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Mary J. Holme
Tariff Bill Advances in Congress Aims to Cut Duties
Special to The Star reports the House Ways and Means Committee led by Serena E Payne of New York presented a tariff bill. It seeks to trim duties with no tax on coffee and reductions for hides and steel, as authorized by Speaker Cannon’s appointee.
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Star
Washington
Congress
House
Cannon
Serena E. Payne
New York
Mask Carnival at Market Street Rink Tonight
Martinsburg Middletown and Strasburg revelers join crowds at the Big Mask Carnival tonight at Market Street Rink with $15 in prizes. Local parties attend for a lively evening amid carnival fun.
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Martinsburg
Middletown
Strasburg
Painting and Paper Hanging Firm Meeting Notice
Hillyard and Lewis Painting and Paper Hanging announce a meeting at 813 o'clock on Thursday March 18 to discuss Wo.TD. Neal and Dow. The notice prompts attendance by involved parties to review project details and contractor arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillyard & Lewis
TD. Neal
Tragic confrontation at Merry Mills ends in death
John Gillard, an Englishman and husband of Mrs Gillard, died from a pistol wound during a struggle with John Antrony Chaloner at Merry Mills near Charlottesville Virginia. A coroner's jury found Chaloner not to blame. witnesses say the shooting was accidental while Chaloner defended a woman from her abusive husband.
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Virginia
John Armstrong Chaloner
Charlottesville
John Antrony
Chaloner
New York
Lewis Stuyvesant Chatler
Merry Mills
John Gillard
Husba
Gillard
New Yorker
Rev Dr S K Cox Recovering Strength
Rev Dr S K Cox formerly of Winchester has recovered from a grip attack and is improving at his Harrisonburg home. He is expected to attend the Baltimore annual conference of the Southern Methodist Church meeting in Baltimore next Wednesday. Friends have called The Star with inquiries about his condition. He is a well known figure in the Baltimore conference.
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S.K. Cox
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Baltimore
Southern Methodist Church
Cox
Star Office
Virginia Weather: Cold Tonight and Thursday Inland Freezing
A March 17 weather bulletin warns Virginia residents of a cold spell. Temperatures are expected to dip to freezing in interior areas while the coast experiences lighter freezing conditions. Strong winds and clear skies accompany the chill.
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The
Star
Washington
Virginia
Patrons Day Highlighted at Stephens City School
On March 15 a large crowd attended Patrons Day at Stephens City high school. The third grade and Miss Ida Guard joined teachers and residents for a program led by Prof. Huffington of Front Royal who spoke on School Work. The school reported flourishing enrollment and strong attendance.
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Stephens City
Ida Guard
Huffington
Front Royal
United Brethren Church Social and Rummage Sale
The United Brethren Church will hold a social and rummage sale at Had dox room 128 North Main Street Friday night and Saturday all day and night March 19 and 20. Supper and lunch will be served. Public invited.
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YJ. B
United Brethren Church
Haddox Room
N. Main Street
Mr. Wi J Walker Registers at Hotel Evaris Today
Mr. Wi J Walker of New York registered at Hotel Evaris today. The brief note records his arrival and lodging at the prominent hotel.
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Wi J ‘Walker
New York
Evaris
Funeral Services For Mrs. Blankner
The remains of Mrs. Anna Rebecca Blankner widow of Frederick Blankner died in Baltimore after pneumonia and were interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery following services at M. T. Reed’s residence on South Braddock street. Rev D M Stetn led the rites with a large turnout of relatives. pallbearers were John W. Rice E Hunteberry George H. Kingzel Henry Moling Henry Willis and Co P Grove. The body arrived in Winchester last evening aboard the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad accompanied by her daughters. Funeral Director Kourtz oversaw arrangements.
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Anna Rebecca’ Blankner
Frederick Blankner
Baltimore
Mount Hebron
M. T. Reed
South Braddock Street
D. MM. Stetn
Braa
Methefer Episcopal Church
John W. Rice
Kourtz
Great Board of Appeals Meeting Called in Petersburg
A meeting of the Great Board of Appeals of the Improved Order of Red Men in Virginia is set for March 25 in Petersburg. A. H. Jackson of the Incojonee Tribe, a board member from the city, will attend. No details on the business before the board have been provided.
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Great Board of Appeals
Great Council
Expert Tailor Arrives Today In City
Mr. F. B. Twisden, a six times pert tailor and cutter, arrives with Schtos Bron. & Co. and is now with S. H. Hable taking orders for spring and summer suits. He will be here Thursday and Friday, with Mr. Hable inviting inspections of this line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Twisden
Bron. & Co
S. H. Hable
Hable
New Superintendent Named for Valley Tamping Company
J. R. Dettra of Frederick county is appointed superintendent of the Valley Tamping Company. Dettra, with years in milling at Bartonaville and broad country life experience, will assume duties on April 1. Harrisonburg Va and Bartonaville figures cited in the local notice.
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J. R. Dettra
Frederick County
Potee Ie
Hieltzel
Harrisonburg
Dettra
Bartonaville
Pictures at Casino Showcase Earthquake Footage Tonight
Casino Theater management announced tonight that original Messina earthquake pictures by Italian Cines film producers, among the first on the scene, will be presented along with other attractive pictures in an interesting program at the Casino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
Messina
Cines
Sanitary Wall Coating and Coiling Tools Ad
Satisfactory and sanitary coating for walls and coiling. line of whitewash brushes from Jno. Miller & Bro. Hardware.
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Jno. Miller & Bro
St Patrick’s Day Reflections From Old Erin Traditions
The piece recalls St Patrick’s Day celebrations with a church mass at Sacred Heart led by Rev. Joan McVerry, and Irish merriment as locals honor the patron saint. It notes debates about Saint Patrick’s birthplace while emphasizing his mission to Ireland and the enduring cultural memory.
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St. Patrick's
Erin
Treland
Tom M6oore
St. Patrick
Church of the Sacred Heart
Joan McVerry
Hmeraia Isle
Irelamd
Pati
Dee Hene
Scotland
Ain
Ireland
Chriatta
Justice Adams Condition Update Mentioned
A telephone message from the Star reports Justice Adams the county judge is ill with pneumonia at his home nearby. Dr. Anderson continues his regular visits and there is no change in his condition today.
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Justice Adams
Illness Strikes Mrs. Eewin Smith at Stephens City Home
Mrs. Eewin Smith became ill suddenly at her Stephens City residence on Monday. Her condition improved by today as her brother Clarence Hensel returned to Winchester after aiding her on Monday.
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Eewin Smith
Stephens City
Clarence Hensel
Winchester
Good & Company Sells House on South Main Street
Real estate firm Good & Company announces the sale of house and lot No 1019 South Main Street Fran Fu W Atkinson transfers title to Mrs Elizabeth M Martin for a consideration of 7.25 dollars.
For Sale Cheap 12 HP Geiser Engine Stationary
For sale cheap to quick buyer a 12 HP stationary Geiser engine. Only used twice since factory purchase. Fully equipped. Apply to Star office. Also the most complete fishing tackle at Jno. Miller & Bro. Hardware 45-4 p-6t.
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Geiser
Star Office
Jno
Mitler-&- Bro
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