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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

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Cumberland Valley Firemen to Meet in Winchester

The twenty eighth annual Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association convenes in Winchester for one day at Handley Library. About 125 delegates, headed by President George W. Richter, will attend as annual celebration is not held this year.

Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia Winchester George W. Richter Chambersburg Witchester W. H. Richter J. L. Funk Martinsburg W. Va Harry Reed Hanover Clay Manuel C. L. Jacobs Waynesboro C. H. Clippinger Eee Pa B. F. Blubaugh Myersville Sion The Reformed Church

Farm Board Denies Involvement in Fruit Growers Plan

The federal Farm Board said it had not been consulted in forming a $50,000,000 cooperative fruit and vegetable market organization named United Fruit Growers of America, a plan announced last night in New York.

Associated Press Washington Federal Farm Board United Fruit Growers of America New York

Confidence Returns as Stocks Rally After Rate Rise

Speculative confidence in the stock market recovers after a sharp Rediscount rate raise. Bullish operators push higher across many issues with 2 to 15 point gains and new price records for several leaders. Call money remains at 8 percent as trading closes strong with about 3,700 shares changing hands.

Associated Press New York New York Federal Reserve Call Money

Navy Racer Williams Flight Test Delayed Until After Wednesday

Rumor says Lieut Al Williams navy racer will delay his speed test for the small airplane beyond Wednesday at the earliest. Aviation circles report he may enter the Schneider cup races in England but verification is lacking as Williams cannot be located. Some say he is in Washington conferring with navy department officers.

Associated Press Annapolis al Williams Navy England Williams Washington Navy Department

Troy Laundry Dry Cleaning Co 25% Apparel Discount

For the next 30 days a 25 percent discount applies to all men and women’s clothing. Phone number listed as 7. The notice is from Troy Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. with an advertisement style dated 8 10 10 21.

Troy Laundry Dry Cleaning CO

Police Court Scene Delivers Fines and Fervent Spectators

Monday morning court sessions fined numerous defendants after a raucous row near a dance crowd. Emma White received a $25.25 assault fine for slashing at her husband with a razor. Other violators included Kenneth Roman jailed three months for a car joy ride and Charles Murnan fined $27 after a street altercation.

Youling Lavender Nellie Lavender Harry Brown James White Donald Davis Webster James Stanley Weathers Emma White Emma James John Williams Georgie Green Margaret Splawn Kenneth Roman Kenneth Charles Murnan Sanders Pangle William Hanshaw Washington

Opposition to Three Line Traffic Plan on Annapolis Boulevard

Baltimore officials debated a proposed relief plan for congestion on the Annapolis boulevard south of Glen Bernie. Deputy motor vehicle commissioner D Marshall Schroeder rejected the idea, saying the road must be widened and even then three lines are impractical. four spaces per car would be needed for faster drivers.

Associated Press Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard Glen Bernie State Road Commission D. Marshall Schroeder Schroeder E. Austin Baughman

Five Men Pay Fines for Disorderly Conduct Guilty Plea

Bernon Webber, Raymond Webber, Paul Adams, Vernon Hutton and Lester Shirley of the county pleaded guilty Saturday in county magistrate's Court to disorderly conduct and paid fines of five dollars plus costs each. The complaints were brought by J. T. McKee.

Bernon Webber Raymond Webber Paul Adams Vernon Hutton Lester Shirley J. T. McKee

Yard Party Benefit at Ridgeway School Lawn

A yard party fundraiser on the Ridgeway School lawn Wednesday August 14 offers home made soup sandwiches coffee and cake to support Sunday School. Proceeds aid the church program with community members invited to attend and donate.

Ridgeway School Benefit’ Rest

For Sale 1980 Pontiac Coupe with Sport Wheels Rumble Seat

Classified notice lists a 1980 Pontiac coupe for sale by H. W. Ebert. Includes sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers and seat covers. Describes car as very complete and brand new. Appears in an early 1980s newspaper classified section.

H. W. Ebert

Stickley Wins State Championship in Virginia Trapshooting

Claude B. Stickley of the Winchester Gun Club captured the Virginia Trapshooters Association state singles title with 195 of 200 targets at Roanoke. Runners up A S Seabright of Winchester and A D Swain of Roanoke tied at 193, with Swain winning a shoot-off 70 to 69.

Virginia Trapshooters’ Association Roanoke Claude B. Stickley Winchester Gun Club A.S. Seabright Winchester A. D. Swain Mr. Stickley Swain Seabright Winchester Club F. W. Pingley W. ¥. Anderson R. T. Jones A. S. Seabright C. B. Stickley C.L. Anderson Pingley Jones Stickley W. F. Anderson C. L. Anderson Roanoke Times Virginia Trapshooters Association W. S. Jones Berthaville T. A. Wright Marion

Graf Zeppelin Set to Begin World Flight From Germany

Graf Zeppelin commander Dr. Hugo Eckener announced the dirigible was cleared for the Tokyo Flight around the world, with a 3 a.m. Wednesday start and potential weather delays into Thursday. He said all permits visas and government requirements were in order as preparations proceeded in Friedrichshafen.

Associated Press Friedrichshafen Germany Hugo Eckener Tokyo Dr. Eckener

Airplane Pilot Killed In Fogged Pittsburgh Crash

Harry Smith, 25, of Akron Ohio, an airplane pilot, died instantly when his craft crashed on the Pittsburgh McKeesport boulevard near Bettis Field after taking off from Bettis Field in heavy fog. The plane struck a telephone pole, then a highway, with a wing detaching and the fuselage burning. two cars were struck but occupants escaped unharmed.

Associated Press Pitsburgh Harry Smith Akron Ohio Pittsburgh-McKeesport Bettis Field Bettis Feild Smith Smiths

Earth Tremors Shocks Eastern States and Canada

A series of tremors rocked five eastern states and a Canadian province with shocks felt from Springfield Massachusetts to Toronto. Buffalo reported the strongest blast at 7 a.m. daylight time, while Canandaigua Elmira and Attica reported structural damage and collapsed walls and chimneys.

Springfield Mass Ashtabula Ohio Pennsylvania Toronto New York Buffalo N. Y Canandaigua Elmira Alfred Birmingham Attica Methodist Episcopal Church Warsaw Wyoming

Film Star Engaged to Chicagoan Edward Hillman Jr

Marion Nixon, a noted film star, becomes engaged to Edward Hillman Jr a wealthy Chicagoan. The announcement notes no prior marriage plans and highlights Hillman as an heir to a Chicago business fortune.

Marion Nixon Edward Hillman, Jr

Public Auction at Court House Admr Denny to Sell Stock

Public auction at the front of the court house on Saturday August 17 at noon. 12 shares of Farmers and Merchants Stock to be sold by administrator Jos S Denny with E Y Henning acting.

Court House Farmers & Merchants JOS. S. Denny ,Admr E. Y. Henning

Winchester Fair Dates Notice

Mr and Mrs C Reynolds Green of White Poet visit as public notices list Winchester Fair dates August 27 to 30 for the community event and gathering.

Winchester Fair

Court notes danger of Winchester jail fire hazards

At a Frederick county supervisors meeting Judge Philip Williams and Frank A. Cavedo flagged severe jail defects in the joint Winchester facility. Fire risk, antiquated design, and poor prisoner segregation were cited. Council may seek funds in the 1930 budget when finances allow.

Board of Frederick County Supervisors Philip Williams Frederick County Circuit Court Corporation Court of Winchester Frank A. Cavedo Burgest

State Road Head Of Md Arrested On Speed Charge

G Clinton Uhl chairman of the state road commission was charged with speeding at Middletown and with motor vehicle violations. He said a Baltimore salesman allowed him to test a car on a trip to his Mt Savage home and that he may have been speeding but others did the same. He criticized Sergeant Cassidy for lack of courtesy.

Associated Press Baltimore G. Clinton Uhl State Road Commission Middletown Sargeant J. J. Cassidy State Police Commission

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Opens This Week

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association prepares for its 28th annual event on the Berryville grounds Thursday and Friday. The show features 380 classes including hunters saddles roan back ponies and yearlings with 70 entries already for six races offering 1600 dollars in purses. Notable exhibitors include Miss Malory Davis Mrs Emilie Bromley and Mrs John Purcell among others from New York Washington and nearby towns. judges include Scott Grant and William Metzger.

Berryville Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association Boston Malory Davis New York City Emilie Bromley Germantown Charles G. Mixter Mass John A. Purcell Washington, D. C John A. Massie Washington David Patterson Keswick James D. Baker Hagerstown W. C. Stevenson Middleburg D. C. Sand Ernest Woolf Rectortown William Cockrell Purcellville Scott Grant Winchester L. M. Allen L. C. Leith Ewart Johnston B. O.'F. Randolph Millwood Clase William Metzger Leesburg Alroday R. Powel Page J. T. Lindsey A.B. Hummer H.C. Warden B. A. Lindsey Eward Johnston J. H. Bell G. H. Levi Dr. L. M. Allen K. N. Gilpin F. W. Tilford G. H. Burwell W. Lodge Bowles

Ritchie accuses Crabbe of offering support for Volstead act

Governor Ritchie denounces Anti-Saloon leader George A. Crabbe for allegedly offering to back his gubernatorial bid if Ritchie endorsed a state Volstead act. He cites a written proposal passed to Joseph D. Baker of Frederick and says he refused to sell out his convictions.

Associated Press Annapolis Ritchie George A. Crabbe Crabbe Mt. Lake Park Maryland Joseph D. Baker Frederick

Braddock Heights Hotel Is Burned To Ground

Fire at Hotel Braddock Heights Md early today drove 35 guests and several staff to fire escapes. Neighbor aid evacuated guests. no one hurt. The three story hotel, valued around 50 000 dollars, left only first story walls. Several guests lost purses and valuables. insurance largely covers the loss.

Associated Preas Braddock Heights Hotel Bradd Summer Resort Kay Cunningham Kathryn Hais Washington Eere Independence Hose Company Frederick A Iar Hisnild

Girl Guilty Of Stealing Chickens Is Sentenced

A girl was found guilty of stealing chickens after evidence showed she directed two children to take the birds to a country store to obtain cash. She must pay $2.50 plus costs and serve 60 days in jail with the sentence suspended on good behavior.

Poruet Tee

Condolence Letter From Haifa Pastor to Local Widow

Chris R. Grubbs of this city received a condolence letter from his pastor Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed, written in Haifa Palestine on a tour. Dr. Freed, who says he is well and enjoying sights, plans a Winchester visit late August. He notes a minister in his party died suddenly in Haifa hospital.

Chris R. Grubbs C. A. Freed Haifa Palestine

Fresh Air Children Leave Thursday On 8:33 Train

The Fresh Air Children depart Thursday morning on the 8 33 train. All children must be at the B and O station by 8 for proper checking. P R Diehl directs the arrangement.

P. R. Diehl

Friendship Fire Co Meeting Called for Lexington Trip

Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting Wednesday evening August 14 at 8 o'clock to make further arrangements for a Lexington trip. Capt. Fred W. Forney presiding.

Friendship Fire CO Friendship Fire Company Lexington Fred W. Forney

Relief M. E Church Teen Night Benefit

August 14 event at Relief M. E Church features Epworth League fundraiser with music by the Martin Band. All welcome to attend.

M. E Church Epwort League Martin Band

LaSalle Deluxe Sedan For Sale With Low Mileage

Practically new LaSalle deluxe sedan with wire wheel equipment and under 10 000 miles. Real bargain for a quick buyer and willing to trade and discuss terms. GEO WASH GARAGE N Main St 8-10-10-31.

LaSalle GEO Wash Main St

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