Mutineers Transferred to New Stockade at Ohio Prison
Ohio National Guard takes control of the Ohio Penitentiary after a mutiny. About 400 prisoners to be moved to a barbed wire stockade as repairs continue. Two guards and two inmates wounded in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Penitentiary
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
R. 8
Hau‘brich
White City
Bac
Col. R. S. Haubrich
Dinin
Hall
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice
The Friendship Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night in May at 8 o'clock at Friendship Hall. All members are urged to attend. Captain Fred W. Forney signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire .Co
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hal
Fred W. Forney
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting May 2
Regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday night May 2 at 2 p m. Final arrangements for carnival and other business of importance will be discussed. Captain R B Brown signed chief SA 28 12 4i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
R. B. Brown
Special Meet at U B Church Sunday Night
The fortieth anniversary of Christian Endeavor in the United Brethren denomination will be celebrated at the local United Brethren Church Sunday May 4 at 730 pm. Miss Charlotte DeHart Miss Elsie Carpenter and Floyd Haines head the committee. Hugh S Duffey Handley School System superintendent will speak. A special offering supports extension in Christian Endeavor. The program includes organ preludes awakening chorus and multiple musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren
United Brethren Church
Charlotte DeHart
Elsie Carpenter
Floyd Haines
Haines
Winchester
Christian Endeavor Societies
Edinburg
Tomlings Chapel
Greenway
Mount Pleasant
M Pleasant
W. Va
Pleasant Valley
Western Frederick
President Receives Official Copy of London Naval Treaty
President Hoover today received the United States official copy of the London naval treaty from Secretary Stimson on the White House grounds. Hoover urged Senate action this session and planned to send the document to the Capitol soon. The brief ceremony included Secretary Adams and Senator Robinson among the small audience of delegation members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
United States
Stimson
White House
Senate
Adams
Robinson
Arkansas
Great Britain
Red Robin Tea Room Ad Offers Varied Luncheon Menu
Mrs Geo H Emmins advertises Red Robin Tea Room serving American Chinese and Italian luncheon options at Basin, catering bridge parties and banquets. Elegant atmosphere advertised with rustic sign at 163 North Loudoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Emmans
North
Loudoun Street
Nation plans yearlong tribute to George Washington
A national 1932 celebration led by Lieut. Col. A. B. Grant aims to honor George Washington in every district and institution across the United States. The program calls for school and parish activities, plays, lectures, and parades with coordinated divisional plans and local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grant
Washington
Col. Grant
George Washington
Grantne
Fire Breaks Out In Chicago Jail Carpenter Shop
Two thousand Bridwell prisoners at a Chicago jail were awakened by a fire in the carpenter shop. Firemen said combustion in a pile of saw dust started the blaze but it was extinguished quickly with little damage. Supt. James Curran reported no major disturbance and guards contained any potential escape attempt.
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Associated P Ress
Chicago
Bridwell
Ohio
Carpenter’s
James Curran
Curran
Market Opens With Mixed Gains Amid Renewed Selling
The New York stock market showed a two sided day with oils and utilities advancing while steels coppers and rails weakened. Prices rose early, fell before midday, recovered briefly, then renewed selling pushed totals to about 4.3 million shares with call money at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Lost Weekend Bag Promptly Sought in Winchester Route
Weekend bag lost likely in Winchester or along the road to Wash. Return to Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washvente
Star Office
Grove Bros Dept Store Auction Sale Lights Out
Auction notice for Grove Bros Department Store announces sale Thursday and Friday night from 8 to 10 o clock. Includes two evening sessions with prominent items likely on sale during the event.
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Grove Bros. Dept
Lost football at Jordan Spring dance with engraving
A gold football engraved with the name Harry is missing after a Jordan Spring dance or at Winchester. A liberal reward is offered at Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beither
Jordan Spring Dance
Winchester
Harry
Hotel Jack
Cleaning House Help Wanted at Winchester Steam Laundry
A short classified notice advertises cleaning help at Winchester Steam Laundry with contact lines 28 and 29. It notes available days Monday Wednesday Saturday and a 1 pm to 2 pm time window.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Bishop Cannon May Escape Interrogation By Senate Lobby
Washington dispatch reports Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South likely to avoid questioning by the Caraway lobby committee due to postponement and funeral attendance. The dry lobby leader risks exposure as Stayton’s testimony is delayed and Curran faces extended questioning on prior matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn Waltman, JR
Washington Bureau of
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Caraway Lobby
Blaine
Wisconsin
Cannon
William H. Stayton
Wet Association
Stayton
Naval Academy
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Henry Curran
Griffin Will Dives All Estate to Wife in Absence of Security
The will of H Elmer Griffin probated in the Corporation Court last week leaves his entire estate to his wife Mrs May B Griffin. The estate includes a half interest in two Washington DC houses and the Griffin Paint and Sign Company in Winchester. Mrs Griffin is named executrix without bond security. bond set at $6000. The will dated March 10 was witnessed by Miss Hilda B Dean and Mrs Hazel K Athey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Elmer. Griffin
Corporation Court
May B. Griffin
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Griffin Paint and Sign Company
Hilda B. Dean
Hazel K. Athey
Hyde Defends U S Farm Board Before Board
Secretary Hyde delivered a fiery extemporaneous defense of the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Federal Farm Board before the board. He argued opposition stems from greed and complacent comfort with the status quo, and said the board does not seek to peg prices but aims to influence production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoniated Press
Washington
Hyde
Federal Farm Board
Chamber
Farm Board
Bandits Run Off With $18,000 Goodyear Payroll
In Gadsden Alabama two bandits held up a paymaster and two guards of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and escaped with a payroll totaling 18000 dollars. No injuries reported and authorities seek suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gadsden, Ala
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Late Conveyances Of County Real Estate In Frederck County
Deeds admitted to record by the circuit court clerk list transfers including Charles L. McFarland to Louis Ruble for land in Back Creek district with nominal consideration. J D Kerns to James Largent for land near Freemont Church for $800. Miles to R Stein for eighteen acres east of new with nominal consideration. Larrick trustee to Commercial and Savings Bank for two acres between Ninevah and Refuge at $160. Bageant to Zeiler Bageant for half interest in 76 acre farm northwest of Winchester for nominal. Davis Johnson to H F Clemons and C W Franks for two lots with buildings in Gore for $1000.
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Circuit Court
Fredercck County
Charles L. McFarland
Louis Ruble
Back Creek
J. D. Kerns
James Largent
Freemont Church
Frederick R. Miles
R. Stein
New
Herbert S. Larrick
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Ninevah
Refuge
Charles E. Bageant
Zeiler Bageant
Winchester
Davis Johnson
H. F. Clemons
C. W. Franks
Gore
Lost Keys in Alligator Fold Er Reward
Shenandoah Barber Shop offers reward for lost keys. Item appears in paper classified section with two line note dated April 29. Reader urged to contact local office for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Barber Shop
Adventure Day Floats To Be At Rotary Meeting
The Winchester Rotary Club will showcase eight Adventure Day floats at Maymont next Thursday during the fifty-sixth Rotary district convention. About 40 Winchester members plan to attend as 1,500 delegates from 52 Virginia clubs gather for a three day session with entertainments for visiting Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rotary Anns
Rotary Clubs of
Virginia
Richmond
John Marr
Winchester Club
Sadie Reed Sentenced to Six Months Jail Term
Justice Weems ordered Sadie Reed to leave the city as an undesirable person. She returned to visit, was arrested, and this morning the judge ordered a six month jail sentence to be served, suspending the prior expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
Sadie Reed
Sadie
Must Pay Voting Tax By May 3
The attorney general ruled that poll taxes must be paid six months before the November 4 election. The exact six month date falls on May 4, so May 3 is the last day to pay capitation taxes to be eligible to vote. Colonel Saunders explained the constitutional requirement and the May 3 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorney
John R. Sams
Saunders
Two Fined For Having Liquor In Raid Case
Richard Reid and Henry Owens were each fined 68 dollars and given 30 days in jail after police raided a house at 611 South Main Street finding illegal liquor. They admitted drinking and possessing ardent spirits in police court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reid
Henry Owens
South Main Street
Hershey Ice Cream Delivery Notice in Winchester
On and after May 1st, we will be pleased to deliver within the city limits of Winchester to the retail trade Hershey ice cream. No order delivered less than one quart. Bulk or pint packs incur a 10c extra delivery charge. Your for business. Cyril Mee Phone 650 Hotel Winchester.
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Winchester
Hershey Ice Cream
Cyril Mee
Reward for pocketbook lost by J R Btrode
Reward offered for return of a pocketbook containing cards belonging to J R Btrode. Please leave at Star Office. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Btrode
Star Office
Mrs Nicholson Attacks State Executive Over Prohibition Fight
Mrs Jesse W Nicholson of Chevy Chase Md chairs the Democratic Law Enforcement League of Maryland accuses the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and its backers including John J Raskob and Governor Ritchie of treason and corruption in a fiery address at the group’s annual meeting. She cites Gene Mackall’s ouster and the Conowingo franchise graft probes as part of the critique.
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A Press
Baltimo
Jesse W. Nicholson
Chevy Chase
Mdad
Democratic Law Enforcement League of
Ritchie
Nicholson
John Mackall
State Road Commission
Legislative and Committee
Conowingo Power Project
Boston
National Women's Organization For Prohibition Reform
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Democratic National Committee
John J. Raskob
France
Eastern Lines And Associates In New Terminal
The Union Bus Terminal moved today from Piccadilly and Braddock to a storeroom in the George Washington Hotel building facing Piccadilly. Eastern Public Service Corporation will run the site with J. Mack Noonan as manager and Mrs. D. W. Stine as ticket agent. Old Dominion Stages and affiliates will operate from the new corner terminal.
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Union Bus
Piccadilly and
Braddock Streets
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly Street
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Culpeper-Fredericksburg
Berryville
Bluemont
J. Mack Noonan
D. W. Stine
Emory Keyser
E. R. Pflung
George L. Warthen
Old Dominion Stages and Associated Lines
Representative Louis Cramton Serves eighteenth year in House
Rep Louis Cramton of Michigan is mentioned by the Associated Press as serving his eighteenth year in the United States House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louis C. Cramton
Michigan
House of Representatives
Hiring Sits a Priority Across Mankind Funn
Osborn Missouri Enterprise notes a humorful take on modern work culture where many wish to hire and sit while completing tasks. The piece reflects a casual community voice on employment trends and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funn
Royal Ambassadors Plan All Night Air Cruise Event
The Royal Ambassadors at First Baptist Church announce a around the world air cruise for the public. The journey begins from Winchester airport at 12 30 midnight aiming for Chicago for breakfast. The itinerary includes stops in Bismarck Glacier National Park Seattle and Alaska with meals and dancing along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Royal Ambassadors
Winchester
Chicago
Windy
Bismark
North Dakota
Flathead
Glacier National Park
Rocky Mountains
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Aggregation
Winchester Claims Cheapest Domestic Electric Lighting in Virginia
The Virginia Municipal Review compares monthly home lighting costs across cities. Winchester offers 5.9 cents per kilowatt hour for 65 kWh, lower than Charlottesville, Bristol, Hampton, Newport News, Staunton, and Waynesboro, with other cities ranging up to 10 cents for the first 15 kWh and 8.5 cents for 150 kWh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Municipal Review
Chester
Charlottesville
Bristol
Hampton
Newport News
Staunton
Waynesboro
Winchester
Virginia
Northern Virginia Power Company
Woman Wins One Cent Damages in Promises Suit
Mrs. Mary Catalona of Baltimore won one cent in a $10,000 breach of promise case against plumber Brown of Belair Maryland. The Kent County Circuit Court awarded the tiny sum after venue changes moved the case from Harford to Cecil and then to the local court. Catalona operated a Belair fruit store from 1927 to 1929 and said Brown proposed marriage, which he later reversed by marrying another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chestertown
Mary Catalona
Baltimore
Pele Ee Ec. Brown
Belair
Kent County
Cecil County
Harford
Catalena
Brown
Emerson Quote About Keys to a Puzzle of Identity
A quotation reflects on how people are puzzles until a word or act reveals the key to their character. The passage suggests that defining quickly brings light to a person’s past words and actions.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Babel of Tongues Wedding Brings Quiet Multilingual Union
A Florida Times Union item notes a woman fluent in seven languages marries a man who speaks nine. The piece playfully wonders how they will manage domestic disputes without neighbors understanding what they discuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times Union
Winchester New Tax Rate Ties For Low in Virginia
The Virginia Municipal Review lists true tax rates for Virginia cities and towns, showing Winchester among the lower rates after adjusting for assessed vs market values. It notes a 1929 true rate of 74 cents per $100, with Staunton 74, Suffolk 102, Petersburg 110, Clifton Forge 101, and discusses how true rates reflect market value versus assessed value and population shifts up to the 1930 census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Municipal Review
Virginia
Winchester
Staunton
Suffolk
Tesville
Clifton Forge
Vahia
Chester
Police Steps To Prevent May Day Riots
AP reports worldwide May Day observances lead authorities to ban meetings and deploy measures. In Paris police expel foreigners and charge incitement. Lisbon bars gatherings. Warsaw reports precautions amid Socialist and Communist tensions. Moscow prepares security for demonstrations.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
Moscow
Ork
Bai
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National Guard
U.B. Church
Society of Christian Endeavor
Harry Chandler
Los Angeles Times
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Red Robin Tea Room
G.washingon
H. Elmer Griffin
U. S. Farm Board
Reaty
Rotary Meeting
H. Care Star
Mrs. Nicholson
Maryland
Raskol
Constitution
Rep
Louis Cramton
Mankind
Organization OF Boys
Royal Ambassadors of the Baptist Church
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