Nine Convicted in Danville Picketing Case
Prosecution completes testimony in a Danville Virginia picketing case involving Riverside Mills employees. A first group of 9 defendants were sentenced to 30 days in jail and $50 fines. A second group faced trial with 14 defendants, as authorities prepared further court actions.
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Associated Press
Danville
Riverside
Lof Schoolfield
Schoolfield
Richmond
Dan River
Pollard
Malcolm K. Harris
Harris
Pollard Yaid
Riverside Mill
L. B. Richardson
O. O. Pruitt
Lexie Campbell
George Huff
Florence Brown
Charlie Clark
Jennie Clark
Mamie Clark
A. W. Clark
Frances Lawhorne
D. T. Buckner
T. E. Young
W. T. Spain
Coleman
Clarke Woman's Club Urged to Buy More Christmas Seals
Clarke County Woman's Club meeting in Hawthorne library heard Mrs. A Cummins urge members to back the Christmas health stamp sale aiding tuberculosis cases and malnourished children. Frances Wolfe described her Ammergau Passion Play trip and its religious atmosphere in Berryville High School talk.
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Clarke Woman's Club
Star
A. Cummins
Woman’s Club
Clarke County
Hawthorne
Counseals
John B. Neill
W. S. Powers
Tyson Dortch
Louis Tucker
Ralph Ware
J. E. Harris
Nannie Thomas
Frances Wolfe
Berryville High School
Ammergau
Wolfe
Bavaria
Christ
Jerusalem
Bethany
Judas Iscariot
A Christmas Present That Is Dearer Year After Year
A Christmas present idea from Barr's Studio offering night photographs by appointment with phone contact 111.
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Barr’s
Xmas Cards Auction and Price Guide
Local ad invites readers to view a selection of Christmas cards with details on pricing. The notice appears in The Evening Star dated December 3, offering attractive offerings at reasonable costs.
Dunn jailed over unpaid fine and bond
Dunn remains in jail after failing to raise 25.25 dollars toward his fine for alleged assault on his wife Rebecca Dunn. Unable to secure a 500 dollar bond guaranteeing peace with his wife, W W Dunn is to serve 50 cents per day until payment and bond are posted.
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Dunn
Weems
Rebecca Dunn
W.W. W. Dunn
Price Reductions on Jewelry at F R Crane Winchester
Important notice announces big reductions on all jewelry from F R Crane at 6 S Main St Winchester VA. Buy now for Christmas and New Year with a deposit to reserve items until Xmas. Visit at the Big Silver Watch location.
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F. R. Crane
S. Main St
Winchester
Public sale at Dunlap residence on Berryville Pike
Practically new MARQUETTE SEDAN and household goods offered at public sale at 1 p m Saturday December 13 at the late residence of Mrs Fannie B Dunlap on Berryville Pike.
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Fannie B. Dunlap
Berryville Pike
Henry's Print Shop Christmas Cards Ad
Holiday card offer from Henry's Print Shop promotes latest and largest lines to save time money and worry with seasonal printing options.
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Henry’s
Couple Robbed While Listening to Radio Heist in Home
Ajaunt of thefts reported across North America includes a couple looted at home during radio listening with $3900 in cash and jewels taken. In New York two armed men robbed Riverside Drive residents, with unofficial reports of up to $100000. An Annapolis Express Office burglary marked 13 in as many nights. Winnipeg Bank of Montreal branch was robbed of 8700. A Spain daylight hold up netted nearly 15000 near the Palace of Justice.
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Ae Press
Kaw
Abraham I. Weiman
First National Bank
A. G. Schreiner
New York
C. L. Zittel
Zittel
Riverside Drive
Annapolis
American Express Company
Roy Trosky
Express Company
Winnipeg
Bank of Montreal
Spain
INA
Palace of Justice
Juan Puig
Puiz
Funeral of Late Mr. LaFollette Set for Sunday
The funeral for Elias M. LaFollette of Lehew West Virginia, a farmer and builder, will be Sunday afternoon. Relatives meet at the family home at 1 PM and proceed to Shiloh Church for services conducted by Rev. C. H. Anderson. Interment follows in the nearby cemetery.
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Elias M. LaFollette
Lehew
W. Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Alta
Can
Chicago
Shiloh Church
C. H. Anderson
Tuberculosis Society to share in Madame Satan profits
The Tuberculosis Society will share in ticket sales for Madame Satan at Capitol Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. The society earns a percentage only on tickets sold before showtime, and tickets are available at Baker's drug store to benefit the society.
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The
Tuberculosis Society
Capitol Theatre
Baker’s Drug Store
Baker’s
Tag Day To Help Tuberculosis Society Observed Here
Tomorrow tag day will be held for the Tuberculosis Society. Girls under Mrs. C. B Organ will tag on the streets and solicit contributions to place the red cross on lapels. Donations are open ended to aid sanatorium cures.
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Tuberculosis Society
C. B Organ
New Car Heaters Boost Quick Comfort on Rides
Valley Service Station advertises a new type car heater for quick action and riding comfort with prices from 3.00 to 10.00 dollars in a classified notice dated December.
Those Physically Disabled Invited To Conference
R. N. Anderson of the Richmond division of rehabilitation will meet at 3 30 p m on Wednesday December 17 at the office of Leslie D. Kline in Frederick county to discuss vocational training for physically disabled persons in the county and city. The program may include training in schools or shops with potential federal and state support to help recipients achieve economic independence through remunerative work. All disabled residents of Frederick county or Winchester are urged to attend.
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R. N. Anderson
Division of Rehabilitation
Richmond
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
Winchester
Anderson
Byrd Urges Fill Mud-Hole North of Winchester
In a December 12, 1930 telegram to H G Shirley, chairman of the State Highway Commission, Harry F Byrd asks immediate steps to fill a mud-hole at the north end of Winchester on the Martinsburg turnpike, calling it a menace to health and traffic and subject to public condemnation.
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State Highway Commission
Martinsburg Pike
Harry F. Byrd
Henry G. Shirley
Richmond
Winchester
H. G. Shirley
Martinsburg
Death Rem Samuel T. Esmay Former Resident
Friends report the death of Samuel T. Esmay a former Winchester resident who died December 3 at his Washington home after weeks of illness. A printer and former Eddy Press worker he lived in Front Royal before moving to Washington about 17 years ago. He belonged to Front Royal Council No 36 Order of Fraternal Americans. The funeral was held last Saturday in Washington. He is survived by a widow two daughters and one son.
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Samuel T. Esmay
Winchester
Washington
Esmay
Eddy Press Corporation
Mr. Esmay
Front Royal
Front Royal Council
Order of Fraternal
Josephine Esmay
Worth of a Senator in Election Costs Examined
The piece questionably assesses whether the expense of mounting a senate campaign matches the value of a senator. It analyzes the financial demands, potential returns in influence, and the broader implications for democracy.
Breakfast Boneless Salt Mackerel Sale at Pure Food
Pure Food Store advertises boneless salt mackerel for 25 cents a pound with phone contact 1080. Items listed under breakfast category appear as a local grocery insertion.
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Pure Food Store
Former member of local bar called by death
Cc 8S. W. Barnes, 82, longtime Winchester bar member, later Staunton, Va., resident, died in a Washington private sanatorium. Funeral held in Staunton with Knights of Pythias rites. interment in Thornrose Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Miss Bertha Barnes and Miss Helen Barnes, son Maurice Barnes, and two sisters. Barnes had served as court clerk and deputy in Staunton, began in Winchester in 1900, and left public service in 1929 due to ill health.
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W. Barnes
Winchester Bar
Staunton
Washington
Brown B. Smith
First Baptist Church
Thornrose Cemetery
Knights of Pythias
Barnés
Bertha Barnes
Helen Barnes
Maurice Barnes
State Department
M. W. Schenck
L. B. Hardesty
Stephens City
Barnes
Winchester
Joseph N. Ryan
Augusta County
Ryan
Joseph B Woodward
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
W C T U Plans to Back Hoover Again in 1932
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Ella A. Boole president of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union says the group loyally supported Hoover in 1928 and will back him in 1932 after a call on the President praising his stand on their principles. Oliver W. Stewart warns the new unified strategy board may be inadequate, resigning from the thirty five group representing organizations backing the eighteenth amendment.
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Washington
Ella A. Boole
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Hoover
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Houston
Aoe
Oliver W. Stewart
New “Board of Unified Strategy
National Conference of Organizations
Hotel Greeters Convene at George Washington Hotel
Virginia Charter No. 46 Hotel Greeters of America holds its regular session at the George Washington Hotel with about thirty five delegates from local hotels and invited guests from District of Columbia Charter No. 31. Eugene R. Branch welcomes attendees. banquet planned for 7 p m. Kenneth R Hyde serves as charter president and Walter F. Paul as secretary treasurer.
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America
George Washington
District of Columbia
Eugene R. Branch
Kenneth R Hyde
Roanoke
Walter F. Paul
Jefferson
Clifton Forge
Lantern Blaze Destroys Bean Barns East of Winchester
A kerosene lantern ignited a fire at Jacob Bean’s farm near Winchester around 7 am, burning two barns a silo and feed. Bean freed stock as flames consumed straw, hay and rafters. neighbors alerted the fire department but the blaze leveled the structures within an hour. Insurance coverage cited at about 2900 dollars for the barn contents and silo.
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Jacob Bean
Winchester
Mr. Bean
Holmes Lewis
Winchester Fire Department
South End
Do Your Bit By Supporting The Seal Sale
Winchester residents are urged to support the Christmas seal sale highlighting charity and the aim to aid the less fortunate. The piece emphasizes community generosity and the impact on children, urging readers to buy Christmas Seals.
Chest Clinic Set by Nurse Society for Dec 15
The District Nurse Association will hold a free chest clinic in the association rooms near the county clerk's office on Monday December 15. Exams run 9 am to 12 noon and 2 to 4 pm under Dr. C. W. Scott. Children under 14 require written request. there is no obligation.
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District Nurse Association
C. W. Scott
State Board of Health
For Rent Two Second Floor Front Office Rooms
Two second floor front office rooms available for rent. Apply at 27 East Piccadilly Street. Dates and contact details provided in listing.
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East Piccadilly St
Public Sale of White Sulphur Inn Personal Property
Public sale of all personal property and equipment of the White Sulphur Inn at Bartonsville Virginia scheduled for December 19. E C Shenk announces the event through the local notices.
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White Sulphur Inn
Bartonsville
E. C. Shenk
Bread advertisement notices delight readers
A quaint 19th century bakery promo asks readers if they have enjoyed the deliciousness of their bread. The brief note hints at fresh loaves and daily availability, inviting locals to sample warm offerings.
No Action Taken in Carper Case Over Free Death
Local officials stated no further legal action is expected against Miss Helen Carper, a county public school teacher, in the death of Mrs. Mary B. Frye. A warrant for Carper’s arrest remains held in abeyance with state rights to proceed if circumstances justify, while authorities deem the incident an accident. Mrs. Frye died after being struck on the Nortay Frederick turnpike while Carper was driving to school.
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Helen Carper
Miss Carper
Mary B. Frye
William H. Frye
Nortay’ Frederick
Missing Winchester Girl Reappears in Philadelphia
Mary Lee Hicks, missing for three weeks, writes grandfather from Philadelphia claiming she is safe with friends, denying earlier reports of leaving with a married couple and two children. She plans a Europe trip, offers no Philadelphia address, and says another message will follow. Police had pursued many leads in Winchester and Berryville as they sought to confirm her whereabouts.
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Mary Lee
Man
Mary Lee Hicks
Edward Hicks
Philadelphia
Miss Hicks
Winchester
Somiataioale
Richmond
C. W. Hollis
Salvation Army Kettle Open for Christmas Donations
Major James Mars announces Salvation Army kettle stations for the Christmas dinner collection. All contributions, from coins to canned goods, support the meal. farmers may donate chickens and produce via the Reuss engine house. Cash gifts go to George B. Union Bank of Winchester, treasurer.
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Salvation Army
James Mars
Army
Reuss
Braddock and
Boscawen
George B. Union Bank of Winchester
Salvation Army Christmas Fund
Mars
Raskob and Aaronson Wed in North Chelmsford
John J. Raskob Jr of New York and Miss Aaronson of New Haven were married today at St. John's Church rectory in North Chelmsford Massachusetts. Raskob is the son of John J. Raskob chairman of the National Democratic committee.
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Associated Press
North Chelmsford
Mass
John J. Raskob, Jr
New York
Miss Aaronson
New Haven
St. John's Catholic Church
Raskob
John J. Raskob
National Democratic Committee
Capone and 17 others indicted in Chicago club case
Ralph J. Capone eldest brother of the Capones and seventeen co defendants were indicted by the federal grand jury on a conspiracy charge tied to operation of the Cotton and Montmartre Clubs in Chicago. Western Union manager E. W. Miner is in Chicago on business.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ralph J. Capone
Capone Brothers
Federal Grand Jury
E. W. Miner
The
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wanted large clean cotton rags for STAR OFFICE
Classified notice seeking large clean cotton rags for STAR OFFICE. Repeats requirement for size and cleanliness. Contact details not provided.
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Star Office
Picture Frames Ip-11 Seeks Your Photograph This Christmas
Barr's Studio and Jollliffe Studio advertise for photographs to supply their Christmas display. The notices urge patrons to submit images, promising new frame designs and holiday offerings.
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Jollipfe Studio
Carload of fancy oranges arrives for quick order
Market delivery service advertises fresh orange carload now available by phone order for rapid delivery. Contact MARKET Phone 461 for fast service and avoid disappointment.
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Riverside Cotton Mills
Ces Wolfe
the Evening Star
Marquette Sedan
Mr. LaFollette
T-B
Jean Doyle
Sam Frank
Memphis, Tenn
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mr. Byrd
Logal Bar
W. Barne
Geo. Washington
Lantern Blaze
Nurse Society
Carper
Europe
Young Raskob
Ralph Capone
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