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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

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Catalonia Seeks Separate Republic As Francoist Spain Frays

A Barcelona cabinet delegation meets President Macia to discuss Catalonia's status amid secession fears. Madrid ministers travel to Barcelona to negotiate with Macia and avert a split from Spain. Forty Roman Catholic figures pledge support for a Catalan republic while a Paris envoy confirms France recognizes the new Spanish republic.

Cabinet Madrid Barcelona Associated Press Spain Macia Francisco Macia Catalonia Basque Roman Catholic Association of Barcelons France Paris

Death of Dr Arthur L Jones Dentist Front Royal Va

Dr Arthur L Jones a prominent Front Royal dentist died at his home after a month long heart illness He was 67 a Loudoun County native and had lived in Front Royal 42 years Surviving are daughter Adelle and sons Francis and Arthur The funeral will be held tomorrow at two o clock from his home with Rev Tayloe of the Episcopal Church officiating Unity Lodge of Masons will conduct at the cemetery

Arthur L. Jones Front Royal Loudoun County Lucy Churchill Adelle Jones Francis Arthur Jones Tayloe Episcopal Church Unity Lodge of Masons Dr. Jones

Mitchell Lowery Sentenced 60 Days In Local Jail

Mitchell Lowery was sentenced to 60 days in the local jail by Judge Weems in police court on charges of attempting to steal a car tied to Pake Russell. The alleged attempt occurred as Russell’s vehicle, parked on Valley Pike, drew attention when Alex Thompson alerted authorities and kept Lowery at the scene until officers arrived.

Mitchell Lowery Weems Pake Russell Russell Valley Pike Alex Thompson Strosnider Thompson Lowery

Pink Spray Should Begin Tomorrow

Plant pathologist A. B. Groves of Winchester Research Laboratory notes the pink spray should start Sunday April 19 on most varieties. Growers who cannot complete within four days may begin Saturday April 18. Apply liquid lime sulfur 32 degrees BaumER at 10 quarts per 100 gallons. no others needed for scale susceptible varieties excluding Yorks and Grimes.

A. B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Yorks Grimes

Handley Band On Tour For Oakland Benefit Concert

Handley High School Cadet Band and drum corps head to Oakland Maryland for a matinee and 8 pm concert to aid the Gilbert Brown Boys Municipal Band. Prof W H McIlwee leads about 50 performers with 11 in the drum corps and four in the quartet. The Oakland Theatre program features Elgar Pomp and Circumstances and Sousa Semper Fidelis among selections.

Handley High School Oakland Gilbert-Brown Boys W. H. McIlwee Handley Band Oakland Theatre McKilwee

Salvation Army Secures Job for Woman in Mount Gretna Route

A woman walking from Mount Gretna Virginia seeking work found employment today through Major James Mars of the Salvation Army. She applied to police headquarters for help and stayed at a lodging house overnight. At Salvation Army headquarters she received breakfast at Major and Mrs Mars home and was placed in domestic work immediately after breakfast.

Mount Gretna James Mars Salvation Army

Sale of Personalty at Funkhousers Residence

All household effects and other personal property including 2 shares People's Bank stock and 1 share of stock Valley Local Telephone Company of A. E. Funk houser deceased will be sold at his late residence Stephens City at 10 o clock a m Thursday April 23. See sale bills.

People’s Bank Stock Valley Local Telephone Company A. E. Funkhouser Stephens City

Legge to Lead Rotary Club Next Year

W R Legge of Han High School faculty will head the Rotary Club starting July 1 with Charles F Coffman as vice president and John P F Redman Jr as secretary. Directors include Lester Arnold W R Legge Charles Coffman D B B Dutton C Vernon Eddy Peyton J Marshall and W Nelson Page. The group hosted a music program and discussed attending the Norfolk district convention May 6 to 8 by boat from Alexandria despite Apple Blossom Festival conflicts. Sixteen Rotarians and Rotary Anns joined Martinsburg Rotary Club for its tenth anniversary banquet with Richard Aspinall as principal speaker and a flag presentation to President Bob Whitacre.

W. R. Legge Han High School Charles F. Coffman John PF. Redman, Jr Lester Arnold W R. Legge D. B. B. Dutton C. Vernon Eddy Peyton J. Marshall W. Nelson Page Cy Mec George Emmons J. Victor Arthur Norfolk Alexandria Martinsburg Rotarians Rotary Anns Martinsburg Rotary Club Winchester Richard Aspinall A. C. Nadenbousch Oe EE Riju Ween R. Emmert Cumberland Club Bob Whitacre West Virginia Emmett Stuart Clark Cooper H. Clay DeGrange A.H. Jackson Homer Lyman Frank Armstrong H. B. McCormac H. D. Fuller H. D. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Arnold, Charles F. Coffman, J. W. Stryker Vernon Eddy Walter Hough

Grant Taylor Resigns to Pursue X-Ray Work

T. Taylor, assistant manager of the Capitol and Colonial Theatres, resigns from Warner Brothers to take up special work in X-Ray practice in New York state where his father is a physician. He will be replaced by an unknown successor expected to arrive in a few days.

Grant T. Taylor Capitol Colonial Warner Brothers New York State Mr. Taylor Washington Fred M. Thomas Warfier Brothers Winchester

Warren County Boy Breaks Arm While Playing

Kenneth Howell of Bentonville Warren county fractured his left arm late yesterday afternoon while playing with fellow pupils at Warren County High School in Front Royal. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital and remained there in very satisfactory condition today.

Kenneth Howell Bentonville Warren County Warren County High School Front Royal Winchester Memorial Hospital

Winchester Gun Club Clay Target Match Planned

The Winchester Gun Club will hold a clay target shooting meet Saturday with 16 yard, handicap and double target events. Teams will be picked on site for a team race as a large attendance is urged. Arrangements for the state shoot here July 3-4 are progressing smoothly.

Winchester Gun Club

Spray Oil Carload Reported Received

A carload of spray oil was received by Butler's Packing House on April 17 as part of ongoing shipments. The item code 4-17-1p-21 appears in the receive record.

Carload Butler’s

Glove Shop Ad Urges Baseball Dress and Work Gear

Remember to get your baseball dress and work gloves at the Glove Shop. This brief message promotes three types of gloves and directs readers to visit the store for purchases.

Pride of the White Star Line sails with royal connection

Miss Patricia D. Morton and her mother Mrs. Evelyn Morton Stroud sail April 22 from Southampton aboard Pride of the White Star Line. Patricia will be crowned Her Majesty Queen Shenandoah VIII at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in the United States. She arrives in New York April 29 to meet a festival delegation led by Mrs. B. B. Dutton and Mrs. Hunter.

Pride White Star Line Patricia D. Morton Evelyn Morton Stroud Southhampton United States Miss Morton Shenandoah VIII New York B. B. Dutton Hunter

Queen of Apple Blossom Festival Heads to America

Miss Morton, queen of the Apple Blossom Festival, sails aboard the S S Homeric after a Lexington Hotel rally. A royal party travels by Chrysler Imperial 80 cars from Washington to Winchester, with Miss Morton and her mother in a special royal suite aboard the White Star liner.

H. McQuire Lexington Washington Winchester Miss Morton White Star Line America

Mill Owner Narrowly Escapes Night Fire at Mt Jackson

Co J Hottel barely escaped with his life as his Mt Jackson mill and feed warehouse were destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin early yesterday. Nearby homes on E L Ruby and Boyd Clem streets were saved by Mt Jackson and New Market volunteers with help from Edinburg and Woodstock firefighters. The 60 by 60 foot mill housed 300 barrels of flour and other grain, plus milling equipment and personal property. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but the mills and stock were lost and origin unknown.

J. Hottel Mt. Jackson E. L. Ruby Boyd Clem New Market Woodstock Edinburg Hottel

B. and C. Bread Makes Every Meal A Luscious Feast

A bold claim from an ad for B. and C. Bread promising a perfect feast of luscious tastiness. The snippet emphasizes flavor and appeal to daily meals.

Private sale of household and kitchen furnishings

Private sale of household and kitchen furniture of all kinds advertised at 14-17-1p-tf. Call after 9 a m. from 116 S. Stewart St. Fish moss sold at 25c per bunch at Joliffe Studio located on Joliffe Street.

Jolliffe Studio S. Stewart St

Wanted Poultry and Eggs From Berryville Yard

Plymouth Rock setting eggs advertised by J C Hardesty Berryville Virginia FR F D No 4 contact via phone 105 F 22 or write for details.

Plymouth Rock J.C. Hardesty Berryville F. D

Two Buildings Damaged By Fire In Business District

A morning fire around ten damaged two wooden structures backing the Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market on North Loudoun Street near Grace Lutheran Church. Firefighters prevented total loss, saved a Ford car, and plans to rebuild with fire resisting materials to meet city fire zone regulations.

Grace Lutheran Church Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Loudoun Street Mary Miller

April Court Begins Monday in Damage Case

The April term of the Corporation Court opens Monday with Judge Philip Williams presiding despite a recent illness which confined him at home. A nine member jury is summoned to hear Vernon N. Dorsey versus Henry Grim over $559.45 in damages from an automobile collision.

Corporation Court Philip Williams

William Hansucker Dies After Illness in Frederick Co

William T. Hansucker of Frederick County died at his National avenue home after years of ill health. A native of Clarke County Virginia, he was the son of George and Jane Hansucker. Survived by brother John Hansucker and sisters Mrs J R Hook and Miss Sydnie Hansucker. Funeral by Rev E T Clark from National avenue home at four Saturday afternoon. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

William T. Hansucker Clarke County Frederick County National Avenue Hansucker George and Jane Hansucker John Hansucker J. R. Hook Sydnie Hansucker E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Mount Hebron

Advertisement correction note for Lux Rinso Lifebuoy ad

A correction states C W Ramsburg was omitted from yesterday's Star Lux Rinso Lifebuoy advertisement. The ad should have included S e w. Ramebure. Phone 225, 22 E Piccadilly St. for contact.

Lux, Rinso Lifebouy Star C. W. Ramsburg W. Ramebure E. Piccadilly St

Chamber of Commerce to air festival notices tomorrow

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce will broadcast announcements on WJSV tomorrow from 4 30 to 5 30 p m about the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival around May 1 and the Narcissus Show in Middleburg on April 23. The program features local artists including Cy Mee Elsie Duncan Robert Barr and George H Emmans with piano accompaniment by Emmans.

Middleburg Winchester Chamber of Commerce WJSV Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Shenandoah Moon George H. Emmans Cy Mee Mr. Emmans Sylvia Shubert Elsie Duncan Robert Barr Eurene R. Branch George Washington Hotel Little Old Garden Hewitt

Winchester Fire Department Right of Way Ordinance

Winchester firemen urge the public to obey a city ordinance giving firefighting apparatus the right of way to fires. The law states apparatus on the way to a fire must have priority on streets alleys and railroad crossings within city limits. Violators face a $50 penalty.

Winchester

Scholarship Voted Hero of Bus Disaster

Bryan United, a 13 year old hero of the Colorado bus disaster, was awarded a four year college scholarship at Washington College in Chestertown. Dr. Paul E. Titsworth announced the award by telegram, covering fees, room, rent, board and tuition after high school graduation. The grant honors his bravery in aiding children stranded on the snowbound bus while the driver sought help.

Chestertown Bryan United Colorado Hoover Paul E. Titsworth Washington College Bryan College Board of Governors

Motorists cited in Winchester traffic safety drive

Virginia State police under Lieut. Bingham conducted a two day check in Winchester issuing summons to drivers to show cause for fines and ordering chauffeur licenses where missing. Several fines were recorded from five to twelve dollars and many complied by obtaining licenses before 10 o clock. The effort aims to reduce road hazards statewide with officers Day Keyser Dulaney Bayliss and Stafford assisting.

Virginia Lieut. Bingham Appomattox Winchester J. G. Potts L. L. Brown Vernon Funk Raymond Sandy Roy Wisecarver Bingham Day Woodstock Keyser Luray Dulaney Sperryville Harrisonburg Bayliss Stafford Warrenton

Little Theatre Presents Play At Colonial Tonight

The Little Theater organization hosts a performance at the Colonial Theatre tonight. The play titled Contents Unknown aims to entertain and showcase Winchester’s younger generation, proving there is untapped dramatic talent and ambition among local youth.

Little Theatre Presents Colonial Tonight Little Theater Organization Colonial Theatre Winchester

Play In County A Great Success

Young Bryar Ly League members presented two performances of The Spark of Life at Bryarly schoolhouse on Wednesday night and last night before crowded houses. Cast included Henry Lewis John Clayton Ellsworth Orndoff Hobies Spence Hilda Williams Adeline Albin Mabel Grim and Mary Elizabeth Carpenter. They are renting the Empire State Building at 1000000 per floor, it is said. These stories sell and how.

Bryarly League Bryarly Henry Lewis John Clayton Ellsworth Orndoff Hobies Spence Hilda Williams Adeline Albin Mabel Grim Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Empire State Building

Protection for Americans Not Now Guaranteed

Secretary Stimson warned Americans in Nicaragua that the United States cannot provide inland protection and urged those not secure to withdraw to coast towns. Reinforcements for U S forces continued to arrive with Memphis and Asheville heading toward Cape Gracias, and Bluefield. A reported insurgent attack near Rama was labeled erroneous with four bandit groups present and a correction issued for a prior civilian death count.

Associated Press Washington Stimson Nicaragua Legation Managua Bluefield Nicane Puerto Caezas Memphis Asheville Cape Gracias Sacramento Balboa Anal C FO Linefield Sta Rama Puerto Cabezas Herbert H. Wilson Hubert O. Wilson Wichita Kans State Department Central America

Retail Grocers' Association Now Two Years of Age

The Retail Grocers' Association marks its second anniversary in Winchester and vicinity. Led by President Charles P. McVicar and officers C. H. Bailey and Hoye Riley, the group promotes weekly public specials via a Star newspaper ad. Members include Anderson's Meat Market, Bailey Brothers, Grayson Grocery, McVicar, Massey and Son, and other local grocers and meat markets.

Winchester Charles P. McVicar C. H. Bailey Hoye Riley The Star Anderson’s Meat Market Bailey Brothers Brown's Meat Market Eagle’s Meat Market Earl C Fries Fair Play Store B. A. Grayson Grayson Grocery Company M. B. Hook and Son L. E. Harris and Company Hollar’s Grocery Sargent’s Cash Store C. P. McVicar J. F. Massey and Son Harry Potts Pure Food Riley Grocery People’s Bargain Store A. R. Patton Stine’s Cash Grocery

Ex-Policeman Convicted of Framing Woman

New York April 17 A General Session Court jury quickly convicts Richard B Ganly dismissed vice squad policeman of perjury for framing Nina Artska a Russian dance teacher on a vice charge. The judge condemned the stool pigeon aided framing as a lowform of humanity.

Associated Press New York Richard B. Ganly Nina Artska

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Ak Jone CO Fairfax Lane Handley Prof Mary Zoller Elgar Lincoln Paull Flotow Paul Lincke M. L. Lake Stobbe Kenneth Windell de Luca la Val Lee Goldman the Village Band Gaunt Maritana Palace Brooks Sousa Legge CHO Rotary Club Anns Grant Taylor Her B. & C. Bread William Hansucker WISV Commerce Interior Retail Grocers’ Association
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