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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1930
Page
7
Forest fire expert Pingley argues many blazes in western timber lands are deliberately started after the North Mountain disaster. He points to patterns of ignition and timing, urging authorities to investigate potential arson amid the ongoing fire risk.
Games Warden Pingley reports at least fifteen fires started on timber tracts adjacent to the burned area. Most occurred in the Cedar sections burning many acres and displacing residents. The Isaak Walton League and Winchester Gun Club consider offering a reward for identification of those responsible, seen as malicious.
The Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City offers ten dollars for information leading to the capture of vandals who tore the tops from newly planted ornamental trees in front of the church. One tree was uprooted and tossed into a yard across the street, causing community indignation amid a series of depredations.
Bloom Virginia notes list visits and household guests including Missouri Williams staying with her aunt Mrs. R L, Marvin Shaver weekend at home near Maurertown, Mr and Mrs P W Good and children of Winchester visiting, Mr and Mrs Carson Allam guests last Sunday, Mr W H Williams and Milton Williams at Mrs A F Williams home, plus E A Richard ill for four to five days after fighting a fire.
In a House of Montrose scene Jacqueline, subdued and sought after by Keswick Dell, collapses at a fittings show. Teddy Montrose carries the ill woman from the salon to safety, renewing hope for their union as Lady Montrose plans care at home.
May 1 auction listings show Lovett Bros selling 175 head cattle on the late John C. Cather farm along Cedar Creek Grade and Mrs. H. P. Tabb offering household furniture at 411 W. Clifford St.
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