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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

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Police ex-officer Armel guilty on shooting charges

Former police chairman Benj H Armel was found guilty in police court of attempting to shoot Miss Jenkins and shooting Miss Runion. He received six months for the misdemeanor charge and faced a grand jury action on the felony shooting charge, with an appeal and $1000 bail posted for the Corporation Court. Evidence showed five shots fired near the Armel home as witnesses testified, including Miss Runion and Miss Jenkins.

Worsley Chjamin HH Armel Aganst Giana Jeffkina Mabel Runion Runnion Grand Jury Corporation Court of Winchester Ale Cor Poration Court Eee Benjamin H. Armel Mabella Runion Giena Jenkins Robert Worsley James P. Reardon Harry Oet Wag Pe Piter Mias Mabel Routot Glena Jenkins Jenkins Isige

Reorganization Plan Approved For Winchester Gas Trust

The Winchester Gas Company stockholders approved a reorganization plan at Handley Library with 2,823 full paid shares forming a clear majority. President Lew F. Cooper and others outlined finances and the need for funds to complete a new plant and distribution system by April.

Handley Library Lew F. Cooper T. Russell Cather A. and . W. A. Ryan Ammus Star Winchester Frederick County New York Winster Stocék

Hotel Garolanna Offers Rooms at One Dollar and Up

Classified notice lists Hotel Garolanna at 18 South Market Street with room rates from one dollar. Also mentions gas and oil supply ad and seeks a wanted experienced salesman for The Star, with address at F. Feinburg and application details.

Garolanna South Market Street Ware F. Feinburg

Outside Puils Pay Their Way Says Mr Duffey

Handley Schools spokesman Mr Duffey asserts non resident pupils pay tuition and do not raise costs for the district. He cites that teaching 40 or 38 pupils in a room costs the same and notes out of town students are a source of revenue. Continued on Page two.

MR. Duffey Wiebers Coe Couneillage Alent Hugh 8 Duffey Handley Schools City School Board John M.’Steck Wm. G. Hardy Addito Ely Handley

Big Outing at Castleman’s Ferry Picnic Grounds

The largest predateure event of the year invites all to Castleman’s Ferry for a summer outing with boating fishing swimming and dancing. J D Willey opens Riverside mansion for ladies bathing and shelter. A family prize of 5 dollars for largest attendance and a 5 dollar prize to the prettiest lady swimmer.

Price Movement Signals Market Shrinkage in Food and Auto Stocks

New York August 27 The morning trading showed a nearly completed downward adjustment in quoted prices with scarce offerings. Brisk bids for certain food and motor shares hint at a resumption of pool operations. Call money opened at 2 percent with irregular closing. About 700 000 shares were traded. Boat, swim and fish on Labor Day at Castleman s Ferry hosted the Friendshipers.

Associated Press New York

Winchester Fair Baby Show Highlights At Local Exhibition

Hundreds of visitors enjoy the Winchester Fair with a crowded baby show in the main exhibition hall. Prizes ranged from 3 to 2 dollars with photo rewards. judges praised development while noting all entrants appeared healthy. Races on the midway draw crowds as Sid Bingen and W E Miller win in the opening events with purses of 200 and 300 dollars respectively. Continued on page six.

Winchester Mercer Telcos Chester L. M. Allen West Clifford Ry Miller and M. Miller Venable J.W. Venable Stephens City Edwarde H. R. Edwards Fairmont Avenue C. Fred Barr Martha Keating Memorial Hospital Miss. Aboy Heart Red Gibbons Sid Bingén W. Sia Bingen W. E. Miller Washington

Davis Delighted With Ohio Trip

Davis said the trip was splendid and he enjoyed every minute of it after delivering the first midland seat address in Ohio. He returned to New York and went to personal headquarters to confer with advisers on plans for a far western trip starting next Sunday. Kathleen Saffell of Front Royal is visiting her cousin C. W. Brown on North Braddock Street.

Associated Press Davis New York Ohio Front Royal Mr. C. W. Brown North Braddock Street

Water request in Manner town Va from Wm J Gochenour

An appeal from William J Gochenour of Manner town Virginia seeking water aid appears in the latest notice. The snippet references the “Welf Man” and a dated entry ap 91 204 27, indicating a historical or municipal context for assistance needs.

Mannertown

Winchester Council Debates Power Line Dangers and Franchise

The Winchester Common Council in a special session discussed the South Kent Street high tension line and franchise rights held by Northern Virginia Power. Attorney Williams claimed safety and public utility, while J Fred Goss pressed objections citing life risk and proposed delays. The matter was sent to the lights committee for study with a plan to consult residents and possibly hire an engineer if needed.

Common Council J. Fred Goss South Kent South Kent State Virginia Paul Smith Northern Virginia Power Company R. Gray Williams Williams Goss Winchester Wile Com‘pany Market Street Stephens City Wincheater Henry Forcn

Apple Inspection Campaign Aids Frederick County Growers

In Frederick County a campaign promotes apple inspection with inspectors visiting orchards and listing apple lot quantities. The plan centers on contracts via the Frederick County Growers Association led by HL Clay de Grange.

Vitgels Mus HL Clay DE Grange Frederick County Growers’ Association Aboove Ebert’s Main St

Crowe Presses Death Penalty in Franks Kidnapping Case

Chicago August court session sees State's Attorney Crowe argue for the death penalty for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb over the Bobbie Franks kidnapping and murder. He asserts money was the motive, criticizes defense alienists, and clashes with the judge as he outlines the case.

Associated” Press Chicago Bobbie Franks Robert RB. Crowe John R. Caverly Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Excerpta Gamble Crowe Hébert Nathan F. Panett Oliard Loeb Mur Ee Reta Franks Crowe Tech Caverly Mr. Crowe Naessa Hove Nick Carter

William Gibbs McAdoo Labor Day Family Event at Castleman's Ferry

Family and relatives gather for Labor Day at Castleman's Ferry with dancing swimming fishing and boating activities announced by William Gibbs McAdoo.

William, Gibbs McAdoo Castleman's Ferry

Handley School Opening

Winchester schools start the 1924-25 session on Monday September 8. New pupils may register September 2, 3, and 4. Kindergarten and grades 1-3 register at Kerr Building. Grades 4-6 and Senior High register at Ley Building. All pupils must show vaccination and disease clearance certificates. Duffey, Superintendent.

Winchester Kerr Quneeies Atley Regi

The Star Skips Labor Day Published Edition

The Evening Star announces no publication next Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Subscribers and advertisers are asked to note the cancellation.

City Bond Issue Plans Face Voters After Debates

Taxpayers debate a bond proposal described as a sinking fund plan to retire about 1200000 dollars in debt. City officials note bonds mature over several years and discuss how funds will be raised and paid, with council members stressing electorate involvement in the election decision.

Poe Tier Bondi

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