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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
8
A false fire alarm was reported at 11 o'clock last night from a pay station in a local poolroom. The caller told the central office operator the fire was over Baker's Drug Store. The department responded, but no fire existed. The penalty for turning in a false alarm was not specified in the readable text.
A court sentenced a defendant to thirty days in jail for causing a false fire alarm. The incident woke sleeping citizens and highlighted the dangers of misusing alarm systems.
Local and national sports summaries highlight daily play and events. Readers get up to date notes on teams, players, schedules, and key matchups across regions.
Washington details a 3-0 victory over Chicago with Fred Marberry pitching a masterful game. The win keeps the Senators six and a half games behind the Mackmen, while New York rests and standings show Philadelphia atop the American League.
Oliver delivered an eighth inning RBI single scoring Rhyno to lift Boston over St. Louis 4 to 3 in the opener. The A's beat the Tigers as Grove improved to 23 wins. rain forced postponements and several doubleheaders across the circuit.
A northbound truck near Petersburg was found carrying a hidden liquor secret compartment. Charles Davis and Russell Smith of Philadelphia were jailed on intoxicant transport charges as the Rockingham project’s fourth big liquor seizure in three weeks with an estimated value of 40000 dollars.
Trustees announce sales on August 14 1931 at 10 a.m. in Woodstock Virginia of Philips Chevrolet Sales shop equipment tools parts and office fixtures including machines fittings and a car parts stock. A second sale on August 15 1931 at 2 p.m. at Wardensville West Virginia offers two shares of Capon Valley Bank stock certificate No 118 in the name of J W Philips.
The remark notes that funds did not go to the intended project and questions persist about the destination of the money. It emphasizes the need for traceability and transparency in financial allocations.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m is 2 inches. August to date totals 9 8 inches. The 18 year average for January through July is 25 64 inches while 1931 rainfall for the same period is 20 90 inches. First eight months of 1930 show January 1 55 inches February 0 48 inches March 2 22 inches April 1 79 inches May 1 19 inches June 3 06 inches July 0 84 inches August 0 54 inches.
President Hoover scrapped his planned western trip due to a severe drought. A fire damaged the old Kent Street Presbyterian Church building repurposed as a garage. Shuffleboard debuted at Appleway Cabin Camp. Mrs. Kenneth L. Henry received a bridal shower hosted by Miss Ruth Jones. Dr. Murray D. Mitchell preached repentance and rain at the union prayer service.
Five years ago on August 12 1926 the Shenandoah Special carried Virginians to Atlantic City for a hot weather day. In Western Frederick County six men were arrested after numerous stills were seized. Winchester Chamber of Commerce planned a public reception for the Handley High School Cadet Band returning from Canada. A three ton dynamite blast was announced for M J Grove Lime Company plant at Stephens City. Mrs George Forney hosted the Dorcas Class of Centenary Reformed Church Sunday School.
Fifteen years ago on August 12 1916 reports state that all National guardsmen were in mobilization camps. The note chronicles the wartime mobilization of state troops and their assembly for duty.
Richmond report shows 516 Virginians killed or fatally injured in 1930 auto accidents, up 46 from 1929, a 9.8 percent rise. Insurance ad promotes a Special Automobile Accident Policy at five dollars yearly, offering $25 weekly for any auto injury and $1,500 for accidental death.
The text notes orders to the Mexican border to curb raids, a Pennsylvania railroad campaign against infantile paralysis spread, stock purchases for a Winchester to Wardensburg WV railroad, and President Wilson's efforts to avert a nationwide strike threatening to halt running.
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