Police Court Busy Session as 22 On Trial
In a full morning session Judge L Weems presided as 22 defendants faced the police court in City Hall after a weekend of violations. Convictions ran high with 20 guilty verdicts, fines near 480 dollars, and jail terms totaling about 10 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of Justice
L. Weems
Washington
Max Williams
Otis Place
D. C
Williams
C. W. Hollis
Winchester
Berton Hoover
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia Rentzel
Hoovers
Bayliss
Rentzel
Hoover
Weems
J. G. Williams
Mrs. Trey Kater Opens Beauty Nook on Cameron Street
The Beauty Nook at 122 N. Cameron Street will debut on September 1, 1931 with a permanent waving demonstration by an Eugene expert from 7 to 10 PM. All are invited. for appointments call phone 1312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey Kater
Cameron Street
Eugene
Notice of Refrigeration Readiness at Chester Cold Storage
Our rooms are now under refrigeration and prepared to receive apples. Chester Cold Storage Co. announces readiness as of August 25 with internal processing noted under filing tag 1p 10t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Cold Storage Co
Petley and Cather Sign With White Service
Announcement that the apple distributing firm Petley and Cather, Inc. has been named general representatives for the White Service in the southern apple states. Winchester will be the field headquarters with an office at 137 North Loudoun street. Petley and Cather will buy for European firms and work directly with White Service houses, while C. Burgoyne of London notes little likelihood of a tariff or embargo shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Distributing
Petley and Cather, Inc
Apple
White Service
Kneeling and White, Ltd
London
Rogers, White and Company
Liverpool
White and Son
Hull
White, Leatherland and Company
Newcastle
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Spiers and White
Antwerp
Belgium
Great Britain
George E. Petley
Roy A. Cather
Winchester
North Loudoun Street
C. Burgoyne
United States
Britain
Large Wisecarver Dairy Barn Destroyed By Fire
A large dairy barn on C. A. Wisecarver’s farm off Senseney road was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin early Sunday. The loss is estimated around ten thousand dollars, partly insured, with the barn full of dairy equipment, hay, grains, cream separators, harness, a gasoline engine and other farm assets. Neighbor efforts failed to control the blaze after notification around 2 AM by tenant Jack Williams. Wisecarver resides in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wisecarver
Senseney Road
Wisecarver
Winchester
Jack Williams
Williams
Son of Former Miss Amick Dies In Milford Conn
James E. Amick, livestock dealer, reports the death of his grandson Robert R. Jones at his parents home in Milford Conn. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs W J Jones and survived by two brothers Donald and William. Funeral set for 10 o clock tomorrow from the Jones residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Amick
North
Kent Street
Robert R. Jones
W. J. Jones
Milford
Conn
Jones
Katherine Amick
Donald
William Jones
Mrs. Jones
Specials on classics from Bickers Motor Company
1930 Chevrolet truck with closed cab and stake body, only light use, $375. 1929 Cee truck cab on platform body, $29. 1929 Chevrolet roadster, $295. 631 Model A Ford sedan with many extras, $625. 1926 real good Model T touring, $35. Bickers Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Bickers Motor Company
Winchester police tag 32 autos for traffic and parking violations
Thirty two automobiles were tagged by Winchester police over three days for alleged parking and traffic violations in the city. Nine motorists were fined in police court this morning. 23 cases await trial as enforcement of parking limits on North Loudoun Street and the plaza continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Boscawen
Loudoun
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Common Council
North Loudoun Street
Piccadilly
Frederick Plaza
Byrd Urges Tax Cuts to Boost Virginia Prosperity
Former Governor Harry F. Byrd told a Rockingham Bankers Association banquet in Harrisonburg that Virginia can outpace its sister states if the General Assembly rejects tax increases and promotes efficiency to pave the way for reductions. He cited balanced budgets and low indebtedness as reasons for optimism despite low commodity prices. The event drew about 250 bankers and guests, with a barbecue dinner served outdoors under a Tshaped pavilion. Speakers included Sipe Sands and Hutcheson, who urged caution on chain banking and support for rapid road-building and state growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Virginia
General Assembly
Harry F. Byrd
Rockingham Bankers Association
Ed's Park
William E. Friddle
Bill” Friddle
Ed Friddle
Brent
Friddle
Frank L. Sublett
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Gov. Byrd
George E. Sipe
Oliver J. Sands
Richmond
Hutcheson
Georgia
Sipe
Sands
Rockingham County
United States
Arthur to Run Winchester Fair for Court Appointees
Arthur named by court receivers James P. Reardon and Burr P. Harrison to manage the Winchester Fair set for September 8 to 11. Plans proceed as if receivership never occurred, with boxing cards each evening led by Sergeant Harry T. Smith. Cards feature two four round bouts, two six round bouts, a battle royal, and ringside seating options. Troop E cavalry boxers contribute top talent from Hagerstown, Cumberland, Baltimore and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Winchester
James P. Reardon
Burr P. Harrison
Arthur
Harry T. Smith
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Baltimore
Smith
Fort Meyer
Newcomer Barakos Pleads Guilty in Restaurant Burglary
Gus Barakos, newcomer from Cumberland, Md., pleaded guilty in police court to entering Star Restaurant on East Boscawen Street between midnight and six yesterday and stealing cash, checks, cigars, and cigarettes after befriending owner Gus Chambers. He was arrested by City Sergeant C Lee Barr with Chambers’ identification. locker search later recovered most stolen items. Barakos, who had been staying upstairs, was enticed by meals and access to a bolt‑secured alley door. He had recently come to town seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Barakos
Star
East Boscawen Street
Grandary
Barakos
Gus Chambers
C. Lee Barr
Barr
North Braddock Street
Chambers
Bary
Cline and Funk
Cumberland
For Sale Shoats at Fair Grounds
For sale shoats offered at the fair grounds. Contact 796-W. Fishpaw and Loy are listed as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Fishpaw and Loy
Winchester Schools Registration Notice for Coming Session
Special notice outlines registration for Winchester Schools for the new session. Grades One to Three to report to John Kerr School on September 1 to 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Grades Four to Twelve to report to Handley High School on September 1 to 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. First grade pupils start September 14. Existing attendees from Miller School slated for Handley next year. Winchester Schools open September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr
Handley High School
Miller School
Handley
Memorial Hospital Hears Star Musicians Stroke
Harry R. Homer a longtime Winchester figure known as Prof Homer suffered a paralysis stroke and was taken to Memorial Hospital. A former Cumberland Valley Railroad dispatcher from Greencastle Pa he led local musical circles as a violinist and cornet player and taught music while serving as a longtime judge of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry R. Homer
Amherst Street
Martin Wisecarver
Mr. Homer
Memorial Hospital
Homer
Prof
Greencastle
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
W. B. Bakers Sons
Friendship Military Band
Nye Urges Cannon Sworn On 1928 Campaign Funds
Senator Nye renews call for Bishop Cannon to testify under oath about 1928 campaign funds. London statement accuses the Senate committee of delaying hearings in Cannon’s absence as district attorney weighs possible contempt actions against Ada Burroughs and Dr J Sidney Peters who refused to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nye
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Bishop Cannon
London
Senate Committee
Rover
Ada L. Burroughs
J. Sidney Peters
Cannon
Burroughs
Peters
Southern Methodist Churchman
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Senate Campaign Expenditures Investigating Committee
Charles E. Little Dies After Stroke at Middletown Home
Charles E. Little, 79, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at his Middletown home after a brief illness from a stroke. A former Star Tannery blacksmith, he moved to Middletown about ten years ago and retired later. Survived by his widow formerly Miss Wilkinson, two sons W. B. Little of Middletown and W. W. Little of Strasburg, and daughter Mrs. Elmer Godlove of Star Tannery. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Middletown home with interment at Lebanon Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Little
Middletown
Mr. Little
Star Tannery
Marsh Run Lodge of Odd Fellows
Miss Wilkinson
Front Royal
W. B. Little
W. W. Little
Strasburg
Elmer Godlove
Lebanon Church
Winchester Steam Laundry Exile Sentence Ad
A vintage notice in Stephenson announces a publicity gag about exile for a guilty verdict. The item references Fred C. Ridgeway and lists phone numbers 28 and 29, with a dated September 3 meeting and recurring wash service listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Graf Zeppelin Sighting Over Cape Verde During Nonstop Flight
The Graf Zeppelin, en route from Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco, Brazil, was sighted over St Vincent Cape Verde near noon. Earlier it passed the Canary Islands and Malta to Gibraltar, heading along the African coast toward the Atlantic with thirteen passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Vincent
Cape Verde Island
Graf Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Pernambuco
Brazil
Graf
Canary Islands
Zeppelin
Hugh Eckener
Frederichshafen
Germany
Mediterranean
Malaga
Spain
Ceuta
Gibraltar Straits
Atlantic
Badearic Islands
Perrambuco
Toulouse
France
Canning peaches advertised at packing shed rear of Winchester
Prices listed for canning peaches with good seconds at 20 cents per bushel. Sale point described as packing shed in the rear of Winchester Cold Storage, credited to Phil H. Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Phil H
Dr B B Patton Moves Office to Water Street
Dr B B Patton relocates his practice to 212 West Water Street with the new office setup noted in an update dated August 31, 1951. The change affects patient appointments and street access near the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Patton
W. Water Street
Winchester column praises upbeat Shenandoah Valley events
This column highlights optimistic activities in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley, inviting contributions of cheerful events. It frames local news as a feel good feature and underscores community spirit across Frederick County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Miss Carter Dies Near Wadesville
Miss Olivia Carter aged 29 died after four months illness at the home of her sister and brother in law near Wadesville Clarke county. Survived by three sisters Evelyn Carter Lillian Carter and Mrs. Marion Marshall and two brothers Shelby and Janney Carter. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from the Marshall home with Rev J M Carr and Rev L A Harper officiating. Interment Middleway West Virginia. Pallbearers William Roberts Robert Smith William McAtee G L Carter Allen Marshall and E P Carter Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Carter
Joseph Carter
Marion Marshall
Wadesville
Clarke County
Miss Carter
Marshall
Evelyn Carter
Lillian Carter
Shelby and
Janney Carter
J. M. Carr
Presbyterian Church of
Berryville
L. A. Harper
Winchester
Middleway
W. Va
William Roberts
Robert Smith
William McAtee
G. L. Carter
Allen Marshall
E. P. Carter, Jr
Yard Party at Paxton Chapel This Thursday Night
Paxton Chapel hosts a yard party with band music and amusements on Thursday night September 3. If rain occurs Friday night, activities will be affected as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Chapel
Noted alienist declares Powers legally sane in Clarksburg
Dr Edwin E Mayer of the University of Pittsburgh says Powers is legally sane after interviewing him for two hours. Powers admits killing five people in pursuit of a wife, while officials seek more victims among debris and a dig proceeds in the Quiet Dell area. Authorities note a gas mask found in a basement and search the Power property for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Edwin E. Mayer
University of Pittsburgh
Harry F. Powers
Dr. Mayer
Powers
Mayer
Powers’ Garage
Quiet Dell
J. H. Stone
Stone
Virginia to arrest motorists with one headlight
State Policeman Raymond Bayliss reports a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles order directing all patrolmen to arrest motorists driving with a single headlight. The charges will be heard in magistrate courts as the DMV deems such vehicles a serious highway safety menace and vows a determined enforcement effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fletcher
Dem
Florida
War Department
Raymond Bay ®Liss
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
Fine Hereford Heifers Sold by Mr Graves
Ashby Graves, a well known farmer on the Middle Road section, Saturday sold five fine Hereford heifers to James Amick, a cattle dealer, at a top price of five cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby Graves
Middle Road
James Amick
Peaches for Sale in Albin Virginia Belle of Georgia Elberta
H Y Butler advertises peaches for sale in Albin Virginia offering Belle of Georgia and Elberta varieties. Contact phone 2029F22 for orders and pickup details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Elberta
H. Y Butler
Albin
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Cline
Page Hight
A. E. Brill
Byrd
MR. Arthur
Sergeant Smith
Alberta
Henry Orchard
Paper Mill Road
Harry R. Homer
Jess
Senate
Miss Burroughs
The
Charles Little
County
Stephenson
Fred C. Ridgeway
Cape Verde
Post Office Department
Parla
Arch Coleman
Congress
Post
Coleman
Farm Board
China
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Department of State
Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
Stabilization Corporation
Carter
Edwin Mayer
Pittsburgh
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