Police Court in Busy Session as 22 on Trial
Police court heard 22 defendants in a busy session. Grim denied liquor ownership while Hodge admitted purchase and received a $73 fine and 30 days jail, suspended on payment. Grim awaits seven months remaining on his sentence. Gus Barakos faced grand jury for Star Restaurant robbery. Walter Fletcher fined for drunkenness and indecent exposure. Higgs and Bellard forfeited $12 collateral each for disorderly conduct. Parson forfeited $12 for public drunkenness. Fairfax held for further investigation on vagrancy. Nora Butler’s case continued. Nine motorists fined a total of $27 for traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasae
Grim
Charles Hodge
Offi Cline
Eapatoite
Hodge
Gus Barakos
Star
East Boscawen Street
Grand Jury
Corporation Court
Walter Fletcher
Frank Higgs
J. H. Bellard
Alonzo Parson
James “Kingfish
Fairfax
Weems
Nora Butler
Silk washing tip for first time care
A household note advises using ample soap and thick suds when washing silk materials for the first time, emphasizing the importance of proper sudsing.
Present and Past Rainfall Report Text
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending at 8 am today is trace. August to date totals 2.81 inches. Yearly comparison notes 18 year averages for May through July. Rainfall for January to July 1930 shows varied amounts from 0.48 to 2.22 inches per month, with July 0.84 and August 0.54 inches.
Frederick drought aid committee led by T Russell Cather
The Frederick county committee to dispense aid to drought stricken farmers is headed by T Russell Cather. W R Legge, agri culture instructor at Handley High School, was named to obtain lower freight rates for farmers in the area. Local playgrounds close today after a successful season. Cubs lead the National League with the Giants second. Rev W L Dudley preached on Some Blessings of the Drought at the church of the Disciples in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
W. R. Legge
Handley High School
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
W. L. Dudley
Church of the Disciples In Christ
Winchester Fair Highlights Five Years Ago
The August 31 1926 report notes perfect weather with a baby contest as a standout feature. Interstate telephone rates drop planned for October 1 totaling about 3 million dollars. Herbert S Larrick elected trustee of the Virginia Elks. Telephone central operators begin saying thank you. State Highway Commissioner Henry G Shirley urges Virginia pupils to study the road system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Herbert S. Larrick
Virginia
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Henry G. Shirley
Fifteenth Year Shenandoah Baptist Opening Meeting
Fifteen years ago on August 31, 1916 the thirty fourth annual Shenandoah Baptist operation meets at First Baptist Church as President Wilson moves to capital to take charge on proposed railroad strike settlement. Frederick county and Winchester voters urged to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son of the Shenandoah Baptist
First Baptist Church
Wilson
Capitol
Frederick County
Winchester
Believe It Or Not Short Under New Warner Contract
Robert Ripley completes first short under new Warner Bros contract at Brooklyn Vitaphone Studio. He has produced eleven Believe It Or Not pictures for Vitaphone this season and will make thirteen more one reelers. Material for the new film comes from a North Africa and Near East trip with Vitaphone crew. Roy Mack directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ripley
Warner Bros
Brooklyn
Vitaphone
Ripley
North Africa
Near East
Roy Mack
Judge Harrison to preside at Handley Library sale
Judge T W Harrison for James to be held soon in Handley Library Auditorium. Maphis and Yost, local merchants, advertise a stupendous bargain sale. Also remark on political satire and finance of a warlike joke amid statecraft and voting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
James
Handley Library
Maphis and
Yost
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Shenansoar Valley
Hansbrough & Carter
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Wayland
Century Motors
Jd. W. Reel
Applepie Ridge Road
Armstrong
Axminster
Armstrongs
Velvets
Axminsters
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Warner Bros. Capitol
John Roles
Lupe Velez
Resurrection — Featurt McNamee News Talk — & — the
Silent Partner
Kay Francis
Ricardo Cortez
Paul Cavanagh
Louise Fazenda
Capitol Prices
Winchester Furniture
South Main Street
Annetizins Breakfast
Potomac
Pure Food Store
Braddock and
Boscawen Streets
Price
Apes
People's Bargain Store
North Main Street
Rose Veras
William
Detroit
James Wright
Library
Wright
Mapri
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Colonial Theatres
Maryland Casualty Company of
Baltimore
Ender
W. F. Shryock
Bofn
Valley Pike
Farmers & Merchants
Brown & Fisher
Wen's Shop
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