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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions hunting death and gifts, plus a donation for charitable work in Virginia. Referenced names include Mrs and R. Byrd with possible relation to George, Byrd family, and Com Se R. Byrd. No clear dates or events can be determined from the readable portion.
Five years ago in 1925 Captain M Wray of Berryville was elected Virginia departmental commander of the American Legion and faced requests from various groups to ban evolution in state schools. Frederick County supervisors were hosted at the poor farm for dinner by superintendent John M. Ssi. A baby show was planned for the Winchester Fair on September first with many city mothers likely to enter their children.
Fifteen years ago on August 12 1915 Miss Justa Prince of this city won the pony class at the Berryville Colt and Horse Show. Invitations have been sent for the wedding of Miss Ruth Barrington. Frances Peyton Page and her brother W Nelson Page have entered the Cumberland Maryland tennis tournament.
The report lists shooters and scores from a trap shooting event on a hot day. Participants include Jones, Cuthbert, Seabright, Pingley, Carter, Pitcock, Stickley, Anderson, and Anderson with various scores noted at 23 and 25 yard targets.
The will of William A Sloat a long time livery operator is probated in the operation Court. The bulk of the estate valued at 12000 to 14000 goes to half-brother John Sloat of this city. Legacies include 500 to Flora Grim 100 to James F. Carpenter and to Mollie Haines. The executor is John I Sloat who bonded for 14000. The will dated 1929 revokes earlier bequests and was witnessed by several. Sloat resided at 123 East Cork street and died August 5.
The Shenandoah Division of the AAA issued a fifty dollar reward for recovering a stolen car belonging to a member in Winchester. Officer E B Godfrey recovered the vehicle near Virginia State and West Virginia, leading to an arrest and conviction. The division commended the officer for prompt and thorough action protecting AAA members.
Mr Spitcer thanks prompt efficient service for recovering his stolen property. He credits the timely call and protective membership with A A A for the swift resolution and expresses appreciation for the care shown.
Judge C. Frank McLaughlin will preside at the trial of Mrs. Olive Allen accused in the slaying of Anthony 8. King, a Columbus Ga clubman.
Chicago August 11 The Northside gang headquarters allegedly run by Al Capone to control Moran liquor and vice modern were ordered raided today by Judge John H. Lyle. Lyle said he would issue warrants after reading recent stories about Capone installing Ted Newberry as Northside chief.
A survey reveals window on ie is the most New York hazardous. The weather man should be ace high in the councils of the drys as the season shifts.
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