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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1931

Page

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Indictment of Kassay Quashed by Ohio Court

AkonApril 28 a judge dismissed the indictment of Paul F Kassay 37 a former year Zeppelin mechanic held for alleged plans to damage the naval dirigible Akron ruling the Ohio syndicalism law unconstitutional Assistant prosecutor said he would appeal Kassay was arrested March 19 and bonded for 40000 by friends The case hinged on whether the law protected free speech and not overt acts The decision cited the state rights to punish abuse of speech and noted the act lacked sufficient protections to preserve constitutional rights

Associated Press Akron Ohio Common Pleas Walter B. Wanamaker Paul F. Kassay Wanamaker George Hargreaves Hargreaves State Supreme Court Kassay

Handley Nine Faces Randolph-Macon Academy Tomorrow

Handley High School hosts its third home game as the Handley nine meets Randolph-Macon Academy from Front Royal at Handley Field at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow. From the 1931 season, both teams appear evenly matched and the judges expect a warm rivalry given their long-standing connection.

Handley High School Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Handley Field

Grants Lambs Top The Baltimore Market

A shipment of 85 lambs raised by Scott Grant topped the Baltimore market Friday, averaging 64.5 pounds and hailed by livestock men as one of the best in Frederick County. The load was shipped by John M. Fishpaw, a local livestock dealer.

Scott Grant Baltimore The Star Today Frederick County John M. Fishpaw

For Sale Bank Stock Shares Offered in Clarke County

A for sale notice offers 28 shares of Bank of Clarke County stock in whole or part. Potential buyers are directed to see Mr Hardy at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The notice appears dated April 28 with page and column identifiers 1p 31.

Bank of Clarke County Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Liberts Fruit Corp Promote Reduced Prices on Apple Trees

Liberts Fruit Corp offers two year old apple trees at Shryock's with varieties including Bens Ganoes Staymans Gravensteins Saps and Greenings offered at reduced prices.

Liberts Fruit Corp Shryock’s Bens Ganoes Staymans Gravensteins

Mock Wedding at White Hall School Anvil 29

A historical notice records a mock wedding held at White Hall School Anvil 29 with admission noted as 20 cents. The entry suggests a playful community event dated April 27 within a 1 page 2 column context.

White Hall School

Social Set on Witness Stand in Damage Suit

Winchester society youths recount dances at Jordan Springs Hotel during summer 1930 as A W Bowley estate sues John H Snyder and son George for 10000 over Bowley fatal auto crash. Witness Nancy Lee Cline fainted, refuted by friend Elizabeth Siler who shouted Buddy Rogers. The trial before Judge Williams could extend into a third day with twenty plaintiff witnesses and fourteen for the defense.

Winchester Jordan Springs Corporation Court A. W. Bowley Raymond Bowley John H. Snyder George Snyder Jordan Springs Hotel Young Bowley Vincent Hollis Weems Snyder Martinsburg Pike Nancy Lee Cline Elizabeth Siler Cline Harry R. Kern Miss Cline Helen Buckley Ted Jones Lee Fisher Lawrence Hollis Frank Anderson Good Samaritan Welltown E. C. Johnoon Washington Eleanor Walters Washngton Bowley Hollis Johnson Weaver and Armstrong Front Royal Bemnce

Widow Emma Belle Anderson Dies at 88 in Winchester

Emma Belle Anderson widow of Daniel H. Anderson died at 2 35 PM at 129 South Loudoun Street after long illness. A Shenandoah County native and Confederate nurse, she helped wounded at New Market and fought for the South in Civil War times. Survived by two sons Morgan A. Anderson of Winchester and S Arthur Anderson of Charlottesville. funeral Friday at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev E A Lambert and burial at Mount Hebron.

Emma Belle Anderson Daniel H. Anderson Winchester South Loudoun Street Anderson Columbia Furnace Shenandoah County Whi New Market Virginia Military Institute Elea Fisher’s Hill Cedar Reek R. Bruce Muse Virginia Bell Imboden Mr. Anderson West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Daniel Morgan

Charges Against Walker Dismissed by Governor

Governor Roosevelt dismissed the charges brought by the city affairs committee against Mayor James J. Walker of New York. He stated there is not sufficient justification to remove the mayor or proceed further on the charges.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Roosevelt James J. Walker New York City Affairs Committee Walker City of

Luther Miller Farm near Opequon to be sold noon May 2

About 60 acres located near Opequon will be sold at noon Saturday May 2 in front of Court House. One of Frederick County's most desirable homes is offered for sale, with sale bills available.

Opequon Court House Frederick County

Odd Fellows of Valley Counties in Open Session

A Tri County Odd Fellows gathering at Madison Lodge No. 6 featured initiation of several candidates in the first degree. President Harry Brill opened the meeting, visitors sang America, and E. J. Snapp welcomed guests. Notables included Claude Stickley and F. L. Flynn on the program, with Rev. P. R. Diehl delivering the main address on Right Living and the Missed Road to Holiness. The evening closed with refreshments and a Benediction as the crowd enjoyed music by Cyril Emmons and George Emmons.

Madison Lodge No. 6 Harry Brill Association America E. J. Snapp Winchester Tri-County Association Cyril Mee George H. Emmons Mr. Emmons Virginia Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Grand Lodge of F. L. Fylnn Alexandria P. R. Diehl Frederick Holchess Claude F. Carper Middletown Marsh Run Lodge Dave Hottle

WANTED Good home for fine male hound

Fine hound seeks a good home. Contact phone 421 for details. This short notice emphasizes a humane appeal and provides a contact number for adoption inquiries.

Taxpayers notice for taxes due before May 2 1931 primary and general election

All who intend to vote in the primary on August 4 and the General Election on November 3 must have their capitation taxes paid on or before May 2, 1931. R. S. Smith, Treasurer, Frederick County. W. A. Baker, Treasurer, City of Winchester. (4-27-lp-31)

R. S&s. Smith, Treas Frederick Co W. A. Baker Treas City of Winchester

Old Medal to Be Presented to Two Mothers of Illustrious Sons

Washington April 28 Gold medals for motherhood to Mrs Eleanor Bolling Flood Byrd and Mrs Mary P Hardy MacArthur honor their sons Douglas MacArthur army chief of staff and Richard Evelyn Byrd polar and ocean flyer. Daughters of 1812 vote the awards and will present at their annual banquet.

Associated Press Washington Eleanor Bolling Flood-Byrd Mary P. Hardy MacArthur Douglas MacArthur Army Richard Evelyn Byrd Poles Atlantic Ocean Daughters of 1812 General MacArthur Fort Myer Norfolk Arthur MacArthur MacArthur Capt Douras MacArthur Taff Byrd Richard Winchester University of Virginia Tom, Dick Harry Byrd

Local Grocer Announces Merge and Stock Clearance

The Main St store will move and join with Pure Food Store at Water and Braddock Streets. Stock must be reduced with prices cut to cost. Fixtures and equipment also to be sold. Signed Co. P. McVicar. ($27-1)2-2

Hear Me Bud 109 Old Va Country Hams

A compact notice references Hear Me Bud, a 109 Old Va Country Hams item for sale or distribution, with no further context available. The fragment mentions ASA and CRISMAN, suggesting a catalog entry or vendor tag within a regional ad section.

Asa Crisman

Little Change Noted in Price of Fruit Abroad

A Liverpool auction report on April 22 shows American apples holding near prior week prices. Extra Fancy Oregon Newtowns sold lower, while Albemarle Pippins and Baldwins dominated barrels. boxed Oregon Newtowns sold steady. London prices higher for barreled Pippins, lower for boxed. Yellow Newtowns noted. Hamburg offered about 67,000 boxes with higher overall prices, Artleys variable, market keen.

Liverpool Fred A. Mota Europe Foreign Service Department of Agriculture Oregon Arkansas London Newtown Hamburg Motz Oregon Artleys Artleys

Fruit Growers Plant 1000 Acres in Mid Atlantic Belt

The New York Packer reports about 1000 acres of orchard land being planted in eastern West Virginia and Frederick County Virginia. Data shows over 800 acres in large holdings and 200 acres in smaller plots, mostly by veteran growers. Some Staunton reports indicate light planting to replace drought losses, with Virginia belt planting concentrated in the northern Shenandoah Valley.

West Virginia Frederick County New York Staunton Virginia Belt Shendadoal Valley

Miss Morton to be crowned Queen Shenandoah at Apple Blossom

Patricia D Morton and her mother Evelyn Morton Stroud of Winchester England arrive at New York harbor aboard the Homeric tomorrow after noon. They will be escorted to Washington and then to Winchester to stay with Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire. Social events are planned for Queen Shenandoah and her mother during their Shenandoah Apple Blossom visit.

Patricia D. Morton Evelyn Morton Stroud Winchester Eng Quarantine New York Harbor White Star Fete White Star Line Miss Morton New York City Macom Lexington Hotel City Hall Grover Whalen Columbia Broadcasting System Radio World B. B. Dutton Hunter H. McGuire Thomas Bolling Byrd J. Victor Arthur New York Migg Morton United States Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Organization

Officers And Miners Stage A Lively Gun Fight

In Harlan Kentucky deputy sheriffs and unemployed miners exchanged gunfire at the No 30 mine of the Black Mountain Coal Corporation. The clash lasted over an hour with several hundred rounds fired from automatic rifles. Eight or nine deputies were unharmed. miner casualties were not confirmed. The attackers were estimated at about 50 men, with both sides taking cover.

Associated Press Harlan Harlan Coal Fields Black Mountain Coal Corporation

Attack Ordered on Rebel Forces at Funchal

Lisbon dispatch says the war council of the Lisbon expeditionary force ordered an immediate general attack on rebel forces at Funchal on Madeira. A raid on the rebel wireless station at Sao Lourenco outside Funchal reportedly dismantled the station, which supplied sensational reports abroad. Government forces suffered machine gun fire wounds to 16 defenders.

Associated Press Lisbon Portugal Funchal Madeira War Council Sao Lourenco

Air caravan of 30 planes to land at Admiral Byrd field

The Second Virginia Air Tour will land 30 planes and about 75 passengers at Admiral Byrd Airport east of Winchester on the Lee Jackson Memorial Highway at 11:16 tomorrow morning. The event, largest aircraft gathering in the area, includes a public welcome, free admission, and a luncheon with the Handley High School Cadet Band providing music. State officials say Winchester is prepared to extend a cordial welcome, with police and fire units on standby and a reception committee led by city officials and the Chamber of Commerce.

Admiral Byrd Airport Winchester Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway Chamber of Commerce C. Lee Barr Acaeems R. Gray F. ‘Amod Shryock City Cor L BR. Dettra P. P. Piiche Dig City Council Commerce Board of Directors Waynesboro Winchester Chamber of Commerce Handley High School W.h.melwee Garland R. Quarles Shirley Andrew Bell

King of Siam to Speak Coast-to-Coast on CBS

King Prajadhipok of Siam will address the nation via a coast-to-coast CBS hookup from Washington tomorrow at 1 45 p m eastern standard time. The address is expected to last about five minutes.

Associated Press New York King Prajadhipok Siam Columbia Broadcasting System Washington

Nine Workmen Killed In Sugar Factory Blast

In Magdeburg Germany an explosion and ensuing fire at a sugar factory killed nine workers and seriously injured nine others today. Authorities investigated the cause as plants and emergency crews battled remaining flames.

Associated Press Magdeburg Germany

Prayer Service to Be Conducted by Miss Dawson

First Baptist Church will hold the regular mid week prayer service at 7 45 tomorrow evening due to the illness of Pastor Rev E T Clark Miss Ida Dawson will conduct the service. Need a sign Call 662 Dixie Displays.

E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Ida Dawson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zeppelin Handley Nine A. M Grant’s Lambs Husband Gen. Imboden Morgan Richmond, Meckwaine Catterine Brown Brown Luther M. Miller ODD Fellows OF Valley Counties RE. Byrd Gen. MacArthur P. McVicar Bud Queen Shenandoah VIII Mrs. Stroud Handley Cadet Band Admiral Byrd Field H. G. Shirley Mr. Bell Henry G. Shirley State Highway Commission Richmond O. K. Winchester Dixie
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