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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

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Deputy Sheriff Slain Amid Still Raid West of Frederick

Deputy Clyde Hauver was fatally shot as deputies raided a mountainside still west of Fairmount. Seven suspects captured, one wounded, and a search for another believed en route by train extended toward the Pennsylvania border. A large still with 20 vats of 500 gallons each was found.

Associated Press Frederick Clyde Hauver Fairmount Here Pensylvania Haover Lloyd Lewis Foxville G. A. Kosher Smithsburg Berner Redmond Russell Bennett William Miller Hagerstown Paul Floyd Williams North Carolina Waverly Bennett Oscar McAfee Charles Lewis Remond Pennsylvania Line Rockville

Kiwanis Club Enjoys Fine Musical Luncheon Program

The Kiwanis Club held its weekly luncheon at the George Washington Hotel with a fine musical program led by Dr. R. M. Glass. Guests Miss Louise Baker Glase, Miss Mary Sartelle, and Floyd Haines performed with encores, including works by Chaminade and Dvorak. President Tom Cather praised the event and a Ladies Day program at Jordan Springs was announced for August 7, with plans for an exceptional club outing.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel R. M. Glass Louise Baker Glase Mary Sartelle Floyd Haines Haines Miss Glass Miss Sartelle Pierrette Chaminade Dvorak Tom Cather Winchester Ed. Stultz Jordan Springs

Apples Wanted for Packing House and Delivery

Glaze & Hurst cash buyers in Winchester Virginia seek early apples daily at their packing house and purchase later varieties on trees or for bulk delivery when ready. Phone 840 and 519. (7-22-e0d-1f)

Glaize & Hurst Winchester

Twins Freed As Witnesses Fail To Identify Them

In a county courthouse hearing Justice Tavenner dismissed charges against Alfred and Allen Kipps after witnesses Could not distinguish the twins in a yard party melee at Whitacre. C R Johnson testified he could not tell which Kipps was involved as both looked alike. An elderly man Charles Parrell pled guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct with his son Ray Parrell to be tried later.

Tavenner Patriotic Order, Sons of America Whitacre Alfred Kipps C. R. Johnson Alfred Allen Kipps Kipps Tather Johnson Charles Parrell Ray Parrell Fston Hawse

South End Hose Company Yard Party Tonight

The South End Hose Company hosts a week long yard party in front of its hall on West Monmouth Street. Nightly attractions include refreshing beverages and music, with a Winchester Concert Band concert planned for tomorrow night.

South End Hose Company West Monmouth Street Winchester

Special Children’s Day Service at First Baptist Gore

A special children’s day service is planned at First Baptist Church in Gore on Sunday evening August 4 at 8 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.

First Baptist Church Gore

Friendship Fire Company to Hold August Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is set for Thursday night, August 1, at 8 o'clock in Friendship Hall. All members are requested to attend. Captain Fred W. Forney presides.

The Friendship Fire Company Friendship Hall Fred W. Forney

For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe in Excellent Condition

Classified note offering a 1930 Pontiac coupe with sport wire wheels rumble seat and spring covers. Describes the car as brand new and very complete in every respect by seller H. W. Ebert posted August 1 with local reference.

H. W. Ebert

Book Sale Notice From Winchester Printers and Stationers

A large shipment of latest novels is now in stock with many titles visible in the window. All old books are reduced in price. Winchester Printers and Stationers, Inc. advertises the sale and invites customers to browse.

Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc

Rouss Fire Co Plans Aug Meeting For Trip

Rouss Fire Co calls a regular meeting Friday night August 2 seeking all members interested in the annual trip. L Curtis Bowers secretary.

Rouss Fire CO L. Curtis Bowers Sec

The Barker at Strasburg Theatre with Milton Sills

The Strasburg Theatre presents the talking feature The Barker starring Milton Sills and Betty Compson on Thursday and Friday August 1 and 2 at popular prices.

Milton Sills Betty Compson the Barker

Belle Grove estate sold to Harvard official for 2500

Deed recorded in Frederick County transfers the Belle Grove estate a mile south of Middletown from J. Herbert Brumback to F. W. Hunnewell of Cambridge Massachusetts for 25000 with possession at execution. Hunnewell plans restoration not radical changes and may manage property via Brumback while he summers in Virginia.

Frederick County J. Herbert Brumback F. W. Hunnewell Cambridge Mass Belle Grove Middletown B. M. Sullivan Winchester Hunnewell Harvard University Corporation Virginia Brumback Winchester Memorial Hospital Long Meadows Shenandoah Valley Isaac Hite General Washington Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Monticello Charlottesville Madison Major Hite Nelly Madison James Madison Washington Cedar Creek Sheridan Gordon Shenandoah River Joist Hite

New York Children Visit Winchester for Two-Week Country Outing

About 65 East Side children arrive in Winchester this evening for a two week country stay hosted by local residents and the New York Herald Tribune. The Rev P R Diehl thanks supporters and asks hosts to assemble at the Baltimore and Ohio station tonight.

New York East Side Winchester New York Herald Tribune Baltimore and Ohio P. R. Diehl Star Frederick County New York L. D. Ritter M. M. Lynch G. C H. T. Snapp William Maseie C. A. Cross L. I. Carper A. J. Kline C. W. Allamong Paul Gaylord Frank N. Hack Irene Slonaker Robert M. Ward A. C. Bose J. B. Singhass A. R. Armel R. O. Daugherty John A. Dick George Garber Charles White Norman Cooper W. S. Cutter L. S. Haymaker John H. Flood J. W. Lupton W. W. Glass Estate Susie Glass Strider M. H. Goss Morgan D B. Barrow Lester Price Charles Price William Armel B. K. Grim George W. Kurtz Lucy Fitz

Tariff On Oats Raised By Senate Finance Committee

The oats tariff was increased from 15 to 16 cents per bushel in the Senate finance committee’s revision of the House tariff bill. Wheat remains at 42 cents per bushel and corn at 25 cents per bushel, unchanged from the House measure. The House had not altered oats.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee House

Explosion Damages Dozens of Buildings in Pittsburgh

An early morning blast, suspected to be a bomb, damaged more than twenty buildings in Pittsburgh. A three story hardware store was destroyed and building fronts across a block were shattered. Many residents were knocked from bed but injuries were not serious.

Associated Press Pittsburgh

Flyer Killed At Bombing Practice

Major Paul T. Bock of Illinois commander of the twenty fourth squadron Army Air Corps was killed at bombing practice over France Field. He was alone in his plane when it nosedived and wrecked on impact.

Associated Press France Field Panama Paul T. Bock Illinois Army Air Corps Bock

Trading Slowed By Higher Call Loan Rate

High call money rates slowed trading in the stock market yet did not stop the upward price movement. Some issues fell in mid day selling, but utilities and high specialty stocks led gains as loan calls rose from 10 to 12 percent. total volume about 3.2 million shares.

New York

Three Dead From Coal Dust Blast at Pratt Foundry

An explosion of pulverized coal at the Pratt Manufacturing Company foundry in Joliet Illinois yesterday killed three workers and left six others grievously injured. The blast occurred in an outside building housing coal grinding machinery followed by a fire. Dr William P Fawcett of Alderson West Virginia is visiting and will return home tomorrow.

Joliet, Ill Pratt Manufacturing Company William P. Fawcett Alderson W. Va The Couny

Pollard for Governor Promotes Progressive Polices and Segregation Tax Plan

John G. Pollard, a Virginian Democrat and former Virginia Attorney General, campaigns for governor. He emphasizes progressive road and school funding, supports segregation tax plan, opposes central tax board, and calls for consistent tax cuts to advance state progress. Pollard Committee urges votes on August 6.

Virginia William and Mary Central Tax Board

Man Admits Theft of Many Automobiles in Winchester

Police say a man confessed to stealing 12 to 16 cars over four to five months around Winchester. He often used a female accomplice, parked vehicles near the police HQ area, and left cars after Sunday visits to her nearby state home. Nine cars were recovered near Shenandoah Boxboard plant. Solon Greenawalt’s car vanished Saturday and was found nearby. A second man is jailed on forgery charges tied to a separate case at Loudoun Street businesses.

Winchester Solon Loudoun Street Jacob Bowman South Loudoun Street Kansas Missouri Gilbert Bowman Shenandoah County

Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests in Berryville and Surroundings

Weekend guests at the Riley residence near Berryville include Clarence Gordon Leesburg and others from Hern don White Post Strasburg Middleburg Winchester Greenwood and Shenvalee events. A Shenvalee dance with the Mason Dixon Orchestra is set for August 5 at 9 p.m. Local travelers visit Washington Rockville and Fairmont while others depart for Sharps Wharf and Kansas Missouri.

George T. Riley Gibralta Berryville Clarence Gordon Leesburg Martha Kendall Herndon Susie C. Dove C. W. Dove White Post Robert Carrier Lena Hill Strasburg Raymond Gordon and Sons Middleburg Turner Byrd Locke Loring Staples Reba Riley Winchester Silas Henry Leonard Brown Charlotte Greenwood Shenvalee Mason-Dixon Orchestra

Boy Scout Camp Opens Next Week on Capon River

The seventh annual Troop No 1 Winchester Boy Scouts camp begins Tuesday August 6 at Camp White Rock on Capon River. Two week session with daily fees of 1 dollar and various activities led by Fred Stine and Leo Cather assisted by advanced scouts and West Point cadet.

Winchester Boy Scouts Camp White Rock Capon River Cooper Fred Stine Leo Cather Stine Ather United States Military Academy West Point White Rock Winchester

Immediate Union Of Presbyterians Urged By Speaker

Dr William Chalmers Covert of Philadelphia urged the unity of northern and southern Presbyterian factions at a meeting near PEN MAR Pa on August 1 The address as the keynote said the Civil War barriers are gone and past divisions should be forgotten Representatives from several factions attended to discuss church unity and uniformity.

Associated Press Pen Mar Presbyterian Church William Chalmers Covert Philadelphia Covert Board of Christian Education

Bremen's Plane Continues Record

The Heinkel G-1717 mail plane from the Bremen liner landed at Bremen air drome just after noon. Mail was sent by motor boat to Bremerhaven then sorted and delivered in Bremen later. The catapulting functioned normally as on the New York trip.

Associated Press Bremen Germany Bremerhaven New York

Medal Presented To a Virginian

The distinguished flying medal was awarded to Capt. Lowell Smith of Santa Barbara California and Lieut. Harry Richter of Virginia for pioneering in flight refueling. They achieved 37 hours 15 minutes in the air during a June 1923 test enabling in flight refueling.

Associated Prays Washington Lowell Smith Santa Barbara Cal Harry Richter Virginia Army Air Corps

Eight Miners Die In An Explosion

Eight miners were killed and four others gas poisoned in an explosion at a mine near Lens France. The incident occurred today as relief crews worked at the scene. Also noted are travel plans for E W Lathrope and Mrs Paxton with family moving between West Virginia and Kansas.

Lille France Lens

Eckener Aims Round World Flight August 7

Dr. Hugo Eckener, commander of the airship, expects to begin the round world flight on August 7 despite reported poor visibility. The journey proceeds with preparations as crews monitor weather and navigation routes.

Hugo Eckener

Graf Zeppelin advances slowly toward Gibraltar under mixed winds

Aboard the Graf Zeppelin the crew reports head winds slow progress as the airship moves from Friedrichshafen toward the Rhone and then the Mediterranean. Dr. Hugo Eckener says crossing the mountain regions quickly is key and aims for New York in 80 to 85 hours with plans to circle over the city.

Associated Press Herbert Siebel Lyons Valencia Marseilles Gibraltar Mediterranean Paris Austin P Wits Danny Atlantic Balearic Shepeig Rcelona Spain France N . Washington Weather Bureau Fish Coast Bermuda trans-Atlantic North City Rhone Barcelona trans-Atlantic Air Hner Graf Friedrichshafen Graf Zeppelin Valence Montelimar Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Dirigible Spanish Hugh Eckener America Eckner Dr. Eckener Lakehurst N. J Frederichshafen Germany United States Hugo Eckener Ireland New York New York City

South End Yard Party At West Monmouth Street

A yard party supporting firemen will be held in front of the engine house on West Monmouth Street on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 1 2 3. Admission is 31 cents in the afternoon.

Monmouth Street Thurs

Also Mentioned on This Page

South End Yard Children’s Service Just Strasburg Theatre Harvar Belle Grove Place Loren B. & O. Depot Flyer John G. Pollard Pollard Pollard Committee Mr. and Mrs. Riley J. H. Munhall, Jr Redmond, Va Allen Gray Joseph Hodgson Margaret Hodgson Goss S. L. Flickinger Quentin Joseph Flickinger Sharps Wharf C. W. Morganthal W. G. Watson S. J. Goode Mr. Leslie Neill Woods W. L. Jones Mrs Lawrence P. Jones Fairmont Robert Long Newton Long Navy Mrs. W. A. Bosserman York, Pa Jack BOY E. W. Lathrope Wardensville Topeka Kan William Paxton Harrisonburg, Va Gray Gables Inn Mr. Paxton
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