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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

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Eviction notices amid Dan River Mill strike prompt troop pullback

In Danville Virginia 400 state troops remain after eviction notices hit Riverside and Dan River mills. About 1 000 workers strike since September. Notices target 31 households in Schoolfield and 16 in Danville mill-owned housing. Union leaders say many strikers face eviction.

Associated Press Danville Riverside and Dan River Oaen Schoolfield L. L. Moore

Richmond Man Killed In Elkton Car Collision

Morris Adelamski of Richmond Virginia, 32, was killed when the car he rode in collided with a truck on the Elkton Baltimore road one mile west of Elkton. His companion T L Lloyd, also of Richmond, was critically injured with a fractured skull after the vehicle overturned. The truck reportedly failed to stop after the crash.

Associated Press Elkton Morris Adelamski Richmond T. L. Lloyd Elkton-Baltimore Lloyd Elkton Hospital

Woman Leaps From City of Atlanta Steamer

A well dressed middle aged woman identified as Mrs C Godfrey of St Louis Missouri leaped overboard from the City of Atlanta during a night crossing to Baltimore from Norfolk and was reported missing on arrival. Officials of the Chesapeake Steamboat Company noted the disappearance as the ship reached Baltimore.

Associated Press Baltimore C. Godfrey St. Louis City of Atlanta Norfolk Tne Chesa E Steamship Company

Farmers' Union To Hold Meeting At Stephens City

The Stephens City Farmers' Union will meet at 7 30 tomorrow evening in the People's Bank building. Members are urged to attend to hear the board of directors and manager of the Farmers' Exchange report.

Stephens City Farmers’ Union People’s Bank Farmers’ Exchange

Regular Monthly Meeting Of Sarah Zane Fire Company

The notice calls all members to a regular monthly meeting Friday night at 7 30 o clock. Smokes Eats. Captain R B Brown advises attendance.

Sarah Zane Fire Company R. B. Brown

Local Hospital Seeks Donations of White Elephants for Bazaar

The hospital urges residents to donate unused items stored in attics or trunks. A house to house canvas begins next week with nurses visiting streets daily to collect goods for a grand bazaar, offering bargains and funds for hospital needs.

Romney Lions charter new club in ceremony at Romney

The Romney West Virginia Lions Club received its charter at a banquet at the New Century Hotel. The Winchester Lions Club sponsored the new group, led by Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne. city officials and Lions officials spoke as the charter was presented by Dr. David Littlejohn. Officers include William R. Kiser president and Parley De Berry vice president. charter members list T. H. Bury C. C. Cerone John P. Corbett and others.

New Lions Club Romney W. Va New Century Lions of Winchester Lions Club Allen T. Hawthorne The Church of Christ This City Melvin Miller Bruce Shade Cecil McVay Kenneth Wendell Peachy Hockman Courtney Grim Arthur Shull George Flenner Mary Gilpin Maggie May Greene Winchester Club Ruth Howe Leonidas Morgan David Littlejohn Clarksburg Twenty-Ninth District Lions International William R. Kiser John C. Linthicum Herbert 8. Larrick Richard F. Simmons Frederick Twenty-Second Lion Tamer T. H. Bury C. C. Cerone John P. Corbett R. W. Dailey Parley DeBerry W. S. Dodrill C. B. Dodrill R. M. Goloday B. W. Hill W. R. Kiser G. K. Kump William A

Pocket Book Thief Identified From City Hall Incident

A notice states the person who took a lady’s pocket book from the Mayor’s office in City Hall is identified. It promises questions will be asked if the item is returned.

Clues Narrow Disappearance Case Of Mary Hicks

Police pursue three leads in the 18 year old Mary Lee Hicks case from Berryville Clarke County. A Ford coupe seen with a man in Winchester is checked while relatives in Washington are urged to help. Authorities doubt she visited kin and consider two theories: she left for work or fled with a man.

Mary Lee Hicks Miss Hicks Hollis Gen-Eal Berryville Clarke County Feltner District of Columbia Police Department Washington Winchester Valley Avenue Handley High School Handley

Mission at White Post Church led by Rev Nelson Dame

The Meade Memorial Episcopal Church at White Post hosts a preaching mission by Rev Nelson P Dame, diocesan missioner and former Christ Church rector. Openings on Sunday December 7 at 11 am, daily 7 45 pm through December 14, with a confirmation service December 14 at 11 am by Bishop F D Goodwin.

Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post Nelson P. Dame Christ Church, Winchester F. D. Goodwin

English Association Soccer Game Set for Saturday Afternoon

Old England style soccer will be played here this Saturday at 3 PM. The event invites large crowds to attend the match in period fashion.

Old England Handley High School Stadium Washington Concord

Mrs Frye Struck by Car Near Pughtown Injured

Mrs. Frye suffered a fractured skull and facial injuries after being struck from behind on the Pughtown pike two miles north of town. She was rushed to Memorial Hospital in very serious condition with an expected skull X-ray. Miss Carper stopped to help, Grover Cooper and other motorists assisted, and Lemuel A. Clark was among the first at the scene.

Frye Pughtown Pike Miss Carper Grover Cooper Memorial Hospital W. H. Frye Lemuel A. Clark

Not Owned By Any Church Conference In Error

The Star states Valley Union Church and Stine's Chapel were never property of Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South. Both edifices were union churches and governed by neighborhood trustees rather than any single church body.

the Star Valley Union Church Stine’s Chapel Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Public sale announced for late Mrs Dunlap's residence

Public sale at the late residence of Mrs Fan nie B Dunlap on Berryville Pike Lat on December 13 at 1 pm. Household goods include antiques and hand paintings. Also a nearly new 1930 Marquette Sedan. M Lohr Capper, executor.

Fannie B. Dunlap Berryville Pike Marquette M. Lohr Capper Exec

Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags for Office Use

Help needed for STAR OFFICE. Requesting large clean cotton rags suitable for industrial or office use. Interested parties should contact STAR OFFICE with availability and pricing.

Star Office

City Building Permits Fall Below 1929 Levels in November

City Manager Dettra's monthly report shows building permits for January through November 1930 totaled 426 350 dollars, down from over 1 000 000 in the same period of 1929. Water use declined by ten percent in November, with 46 911 000 gallons pumped versus 51 657 000 a year earlier. Winchester nears year end with streets surfaced and roads, water and sewer extensions planned for the new year.

L. R. Dettra Pfce Dettra Winchester

Bread as a Symbol in B. and C. Writing

The note reflects on how the term Bread gains broader meaning with the rise of B. and C. The author suggests Bread represents more than sustenance, signaling a shift in cultural or ideological usage surrounding bread. The text implies a critique or observation of evolving language linked to a movement.

Portrait Gift at Jolliffe Studio

A gift idea from Jolliffe Studio offers a personalized portrait for friends. The ad promotes a keepsake that cannot be bought elsewhere, highlighting the studio’s custom artwork as a thoughtful present.

Jolliffe Studio

Hose Co No 9 10 Defend Title On Local Gridiron

Hose Company No 9 and the Semi-Pros clash Sunday in a key district football race. Local champions Hose No 9 seek to defend their three year district title as undefeated Martinsburg and rival Cumberland seek to derail them in a season marked by tight scores and edge games.

Hose No. 6 Sortinabrias W. Va Iter Cumberland Hagerstown Brunswick Martinsburg Hose Company No. 5 Winchester Frederick Athletic Club Frederck Hose Company

Passengers shaken as PRR train derails in tunnel

In Baltimore two sleepers on a Washington to New York Pennsylvania Railroad train derailed in a tunnel between Fulton and Union stations. The crash woke about a score of passengers and halted main line traffic for hours as conductors and porters guided travelers to Mount Royal and onward by bus.

Baltimore Washington Mount Royal Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Elks to Hold Memorial Service Sunday at Capitol Theatre

Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Satterfield to be the orator at Winchester No. 867 Elks annual memorial service at the Capitol Theatre Sunday at 3 p.m. Lodge members meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Elks Home and march in a body. The public is invited. A floral tribute will be laid at Mount Hebron and Catholic cemeteries. Program includes overture, opening ceremonies, solo by Miss Elsie Duncan, a reading of the dead, and an address by Mr Satterfield.

Dave Satterfield Commonwealth Richmond Winchester Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Capitol Eee Elk’s Elks Mount Hebron Pandrew Bell Lawrence C. Hollis R. Grubbs Warrer Eddy T. Snider Walter E. Huntsberry Capitol Theatre Harry Stouffer Robert B. Nelson O Divine Redeemer Gounoud Elsie Duncan E. T. Snider Handley Quartet wAddress Wae

Democrats urge $60 million drought relief in Senate

Washington December 5. Democratic Leader Robinson Arkansas urged Congress to approve $60,000,000 for drought relief seed and feed loans, opposing the budget bureau’s $25,000,000 recommendation. Senator McNary signaled support for a $60,000,000 bill next week.

Washington Budget Bureau Senate Agricultural Committee Robinson Arkansas Congress Aswell Louisiana Senate NcNary McNary Senate Agriculture Committee

Miller's offers gift subscriptions and Kodak models

The store promotes yearly subscriptions to magazines and newspapers as gifts and sells Eastman Kodak models ranging from 1.25 to 25 dollars. Location referenced is Miller's with a date stamp (12-5-by-31).

Eastman Kodaks Miller’s

Orndorffs Held on Additional Assault Charge

Private hearings reveal H Blanton Orndorff and three sons Herbert Precius and Godrow remain in jail on murder charges and are now held for grand jury action on assault with intent to kill against trio George Bageant George Pingley and Chester Hockman.

H. Blanton Orndorff Herbert Precius Godrow Orndorff Janie Orndorff Corhstable George Bageant Orndorff Bageant George Pingley Chester Hockman Orndorffs Justice Tavenner Floyd Brill

Election Cost Pinchot Family Over $200000

Harrisburg reports Gifford Pinchot's bid for Pennsylvania governor cost the family $208,500 in total expenses. The Pinchots' books show $54,000 in personal expenses, $95,000 for the primary, and Mrs. Pinchot contributing $59,500 to general and primary campaigns. Governor's salary listed at $18,000 a year.

Saga Harrisburg Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Pinchot Tevea

Child Stolen From Newark Home Taken From Upper Floor

Newark police recovered a two year old girl taken by a kidnapper who entered Frank Gaffney’s home through a window. The child was found hours later with 11 year old Mary Fielder on a street corner after a policeman confronted them. The motive remains unclear.

Associated Press Newark N. J Frank Gaffney Mary Fielder Mary

XMAS CARDS See Our Selection Cards

Local ad notes a selection of Christmas cards for purchase at an unspecified outlet. The brief item emphasizes right choice options and mentions The Evening Star publication reference.

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Dan River and Riverside Mill Concern Company I 116Th Infantry Harrisonburg Staunton Charlottesville Bedford Chase City South Boston Farmers’ Union LIONS Mr. Dame Winston Churchill Ain Jove Cheerio Fortea Pike Hale Satterfield STAR
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