Fall Sale Ends Sept 27 40% OFF as low as $7.97/month CODE: NEWS40
Get 40% Off

Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

1

Frelinghuysen Linked to 1928 Cannon Fund

Senate investigators tied Joseph S Frelinghuysen to a $10,000 contribution to Bishop James Cannon Jr in 1928. Bank records showed two $5,000 checks drawn on Hudson County National Bank, with Cannon profiting from funds diverted to personal accounts during the anti Smith campaign.

Associated Press Washington Senate Campaign Funds Committee Basil Manly James Cannon, Jr Manly Continental Trust Company of American National Bank of Richmond Continental Fund Bishop Cannon F. C. Ferguson Hudson County National Bank of Jersey City Joseph S Frelinghuysen New Jersey Frelinghuysen anti-Smith Committee Congress Virginia Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Nye Ferguson Freylinghuysen Joseph F. Freylinghuysen Cannon E. C., Jameson New York James Cannon North Dakota Continental Trust Company Dill Bishop James Cannon Eicht

British Not Contemplating Fall Embargo

A Washington State report from D N Castle acting secretary of State says Britain does not plan any change in existing rules or a full embargo on American apples. The American ambassador in London confirms continued strict supervision and inspection with future policy to be set by further maggot discoveries.

D. N. Castle Washington H. F. Byrd Virginia State Horticultural Society London

Safety Tests for Motorists Begin in Winchester

The Shenandoah Division of the American Automobile Association with the Winchester police department started free motorist safety tests on East Piccadilly Street. Tests assess brakes, lights, mirrors, wipers, wheel alignment and steering play, with six stops and an OK certificate if passing.

Shenandoah Division American Automobile Association Winchester Police Department East Piccadilly Street East Lane National Avenue Winchester

Moling and Cather Sell New Luggage At Attractive Prices

Moling and Cather advertise new luggage at attractive prices. The notice emphasizes value and variety for shoppers seeking affordable travel cases.

Moling & Cather

Winchester officers elected at Virginia Legion state meet

The Virginia American Legion auxiliary re elected Mrs B M Roszel of Winchester as president and Miss Frances Beverley as secretary at Clifton Forge. Virginia Legion elected Dr A T Finch as state commander with vice commanders Lloyd Rogers George W Floyd F W Godwin Clyde Lanham and Homer K Bowen chosen. Roby C Thompson named national executive chairman.

Women's Auxiliary Virginia Department American Legion Clifton Forge B. M. Roszel Frances Beverley Winchester R. T. Barton Associated Press Virginia Alexandria A. T. Finch Chase City Lloyd Rogers George W. Floyd Danville F. W. Godwin Suffolk Clyde L. Lanham Homer K Bowen Wytheville

Bradford Plans to Retire from Clarke County Office

W A Bradford the Clarke County treasurer will retire after his current four year term beginning January 1 1932 He has served almost forty years as a public official and is known as Albert Bradford in the county He often faced minimal opposition and supports rotation in office He also serves as president of the Bank of Clarke County and is tied to local civic life

Clarke County W. A. Bradford Albert Bradford Bradford Clarke Courier Boyer

West Virginia apple growers pledge no Unclassified grade

The West Virginia horticultural leaders report strong early support for the no Unclassified apples in packages campaign. Eighteen growers replied with thirteen endorsing the pledge covering about 4350 acres, advocating better markets and higher quality fruit.

Star Martinsburg W. Va West Virginia West Virginia Horticultural Society Association of Panhandle Virginia Harry F. Byrd Virginia Horticultural Society Northwest

Baptist Sunday School Picnic At Jordan Springs

The First Baptist Church hosts a Virginia basket picnic tomorrow at Jordan White Sulphur Springs from 2 to 6 pm with games, swimming pool use, and prizes. Children depart church at 2, 2:30. older members meet at 5, rides provided. ice cream and a community supper follow after 5:30. Also listed: for sale iron safe, typewriter, and scales by Box 128.

First Baptist Church Jordan White Sulphur Springs Jordan Springs W. O. Holliday

Lindbergh Plan Overhaul After Japan Reception

Col Charles A Lindbergh decides to overhaul the plane that brought him and Mrs Lindbergh from New York in Kasumigaura base Japan after a six day reception and tours The overhaul will start after events and finish while they sightsee in Japan Mrs Lindbergh receives wide attention as charming and captivating in Tokyo coverage Premier Wakatsuki hails the flight as epoch making and a symbol of goodwill with plans indefinite for further travel continued on page six

Associated Press Tokyo Japan Charles A. Lindbergh Tama Miles New York Mre Lindherch Anne Lindhberch Yanan Lindbergh Edwin Neville Neville Lindberghs China Reijiro Wakatsuki United States North Pacific Pacific

Prizes Awarded By Church Women For Neat Gardens

The Federated Council of Church Women announced cash prizes for neat yards and gardens on North Highland Avenue. Awards were given after inspection to Mrs. Susan Shanholtz for nearest and cleanest back yard, Mrs. Ollie Wigginton for best vegetable garden, Mrs. John Miller for best flower bed, and Mrs. Stuart Goode for best porch box.

Federated Council of Church Women North Highland Avenue Susan Shanholtz Ollie Wigginton John Miller Stuart Goode

Kindergarten opens September ninth enrollment now being taken

Kindergarten notice states Mrs Jack Engle's program opens Sept 9 with enrollment underway. For information call 812. Classified item seeks automobile and truck mechanic top skills only. Also ad for Glaize and Bro plums for sale, phone 128 W 435 Fairmont Avenue.

Jack Engle Fairmont Avenue

Loudoun School to Open September 9 1931

FT. LOUDOUN SCHOOL will open Sept. 9 1931. Miss Gladys Cochran's Music Class starts on the same date. Mary E. Bush, Registrar, telephone 1051, McVicar Cottage.

Gladys Cochran Mary E. Bush McVicar Cottage

Resseguie Frees From One Angle In Forgery Case

In Charleston a police court dismissed a forgery warrant against L. B. Resseguie for signing Belk and Son’s name to a 1050 draft while negotiating potatoes with Lord and Spencer. Ex tradition fate hinges on habeas corpus ruling in Virginia, with Governor Pollard to decide.

Donald L. Weems L. B. Resseguie F. M Belk & Son Charleston South Carolina C. W. Hollis Weems Resseguie Corporation Court Williams S. C Pollard Rosserale Richmond Belk & Son of Lord & Spencer Winchester Boston Belk & Son Ressegnie Virginia

Strasburg to Host Return Game This Saturday at 3

The Strasburg baseball team, which beat Winchester Park Association at Rouss Spring Park last Sunday, will play a return game here Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. The Park Association team will face Western Enterprise Fire Company nine from Hagerstown, Md, Sunday at 3 o'clock.

Strasburg Winchester Park Association Rouss Spring Park Park Association Western Enterprise Fire Company Hagerstown

Burnt Church Sunday School Outing Planned in County

The Burnt Church Sunday school annual picnic is set for this afternoon in Arthur Wright's woods near Albin. As part of the Opequon group, several area churches hold summer outings that attract many friends of the group. Last Sunday featured a country church day at Opequon with dinner served on the grounds.

Arthur Wright Albin Opequon

Winchester Good News Column Highlights Local Cheer

A Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley column invites contributions of uplifting events. Readers are asked to share stories of positive activities and community good cheer across the region.

Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley

Expanding Trade Urged as Latin Markets Grow

Thomas F. Lee urges American manufacturers to cultivate Latin America as a growing market. He notes 75 million Latin American laborers could boost US shirt production if each bought one extra shirt annually. Also reports Virginia Railway income rise and fewer local unemployed as Palace Theatre work continues.

Latin America Thomas F. Lee Lee Mr. Lee

Owner Sought For Lost Dog In Local Notice

The Star reports the S P C A seeks the owner of a white dog with brown ears and a brown spot. The shaggy female has been seen around a poolroom and may be lost from its owner. Call Mrs Ward at phone 41J if you can identify the dog or offer a home.

Star

City Fruit Store Opens at 139 North Main Street

The new City Fruit Store is now open at 139 N Main St offering quality fruits at low market prices. Manager J. W. McQuay welcomes customers and invites them to view the display.

N.main St J. W. McQuay Mgr

New Palace Theatre under rapid construction

More than a hundred local workers are employed as the Palace Theatre on South Loudoun street rises led by Herman H. Hable. The project features planned draperies and a direct flood lighting system with exterior illumination and a large interior crystal foyer.

Winchester Herman H. Hable Palace Theatre Hable Mr. Hable Virginia Loudoun Street Hablesta Curtis Lighting New York Arcetect Howell Danzer Company Hagerstown

Benefit Dance For Hospital At Jordan Springs Hotel

Miss Lillian Anderson sponsors a Monday evening benefit dance at Jordan Springs Hotel in aid of Winchester Memorial Hospital. George Buyer’s Orchestra from Chambersburg will provide rhythm. tickets are on sale to raise funds for hospital necessities. Patronesses include Mrs. Lewis M. Allen and many others.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Lillian Anderson Jordan Springs Hotel George Buyer Chambersburg E. C. Stuart George G. Snarr Fred.l. Glaize B. M. Knight, Jr Philip Williams Clark Cooper Beverley Wright James D. DuShanhe Douglas Davis Alfred Kerfoot D. W. Ritenour Edward Kremer

Joint Lawn Festival Rescheduled to August 28

The joint lawn festival and yard party by the Methodist Sun day School of Trene and the Union Sunday School of Gore is moved from August 21 to August 28, announced today at Gore.

Methodist Sunday School of Trene Union Sunday School of Gore

Peaches for sale at J W Sibert's Apple Ridge Orchard

Auction style brief notes peaches priced at 30 cents a bushel at J W Sibert's orchard on Apple Ridge. Slightly half pecked fruit mentioned with balance to be offered. Date line 8 26 11 indicates publication reference.

Apple Ridge J. W. Sibert

Winchester Cold Storage Notice of Refrigeration Readiness

Our rooms are now under refrigeration and prepared to receive apples. Winchester Cold Storage Co. announces readiness for apple storage.

Winchester Cold Storage Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Antismith Democrats Senate Committee Jersey Southern Methodist Main Street Winchesterians State Meet Roszel Beverley Barton Legion Auxiliary Roby C. Thompson Dr. Finch M. E. Bristow Thompson Legion C. W. Tay Court House Bank of William Travers Lewis Berryville Rs. Bradford Julia Dean John Dean Winches Orchard Baptist Sunday School Col. Lindbergh Glaize & Bro FT. Loudoun School Virginia Railway The City Fruit Store Joint Lawn Festival
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication