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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

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Handley Hl Players Awarded Letters And Banquet Held

Seventeen Handley football players received letters at a school assembly. Coach John Parsons presented the awards. Seniors Anderson Grove Eckley Sirbaugh Lucas and Good top the list. Culminating banquet honored the squad with a watch charm for Parsons. Handley posted a 4 3 2 record and 186 to 59 scoring margin. Eckley and Sirbaugh earned league recognition.

Handley Gridiron Yestern John Parsons James Anderson William Grove Melvin Eckley Sirbaugh Harold Lucas William Good Mgr Carl Garber Lee Garber Holmes Fries Douglas Cather Stanley Rush John Jackson Richard Duval Douglas Fisher Ralph Clark Melvin Dunlap Gordon Armel Anderson Cather Grove Eckley Lucas Good Quarles Yates Parsons Coach Parsons Handley Squad Handley Cumberland Valley Athletic League Birbaugh

Auto Stolen Then Burned Near Gerardstown West Virginia

J M Sims of 16 East Clifford street found his Buick coupe missing after locking it and going to sleep. Police traced the burned car to a spot in the mountains near Gerardstown West Virginia, with Winchester and Virginia license numbers. The thief fled as the vehicle caught fire. Sims had insured the car.

J. M. Sims East Clifford Street Mr. Sims Pennsylvania Railroad Doran Inwood W. Va Virginia Gerrardstown Sims

Christmas Union Services at Lamps Memorial Church

Union services in Frederick County will be held at Lamps Memorial Church by the United Brethren and Southern Methodist congregations on Monday December 23 instead of Christmas Day, as announced today.

United Brethren and Southern Methodist Lampe’ Memorial Church Frederick County

Huyler's Kodak and Brownie Cameras on Display

Boyd Drug Company corner Main and Water features Kodak and Brownie cameras with writing papers and perfumes advertised in a compact 1 page 1 column layout.

Boyd Drug Company Cor Main & Water

Xmas Flowers Perfect Gift Your Picture

Barre's Studio offers personalized photo flowers as a perfect Christmas gift. One photo per order, framed designs available, customers can choose presets or request custom arrangements.

Barre

Two Women Die In Bridge Auto Crash Near Virginia School

Mrs. Hugh Worthington and Mrs. Crawford died after their car plunged through a bridge railing near Virginia Episcopal School. Student Morton Wright was injured. the crash occurred while en route to a Lynchburg club.

Associated Press Hugh Worthington These Sweet Briar College Angus Crawford Oscar de Wolf Randolph Virginia Episcopal School Crawford Morton Wright Savannah Worthington Virginia Baptist Hospital Wright Lynchburg

County Courthouse Undergoing Fire Repair Work

Workmen repair the county courthouse after a fire on November 28. Damage confined to the basement and first floor joists and flooring. Charred joists removed and replaced. substantial flooring to be laid. Professed completion in about two weeks.

Orange Jackets Edge Shamrocks At Handley Gym

The Orange Jackets defeated the Shamrocks 16 to 10 in a hard fought inter mural contest held at Handley gym. Handley girls, not part of the Cumberland Valley league schedule, play among themselves in frequent matches with the Shamrocks.

Orange Jackets Shamrocks Handley Gym Handley Handley Girls Cumberland Valley Athletic League

Special Prices On Buffets and Chairs At Funk's Store

Funk's Second Hand Furniture Store at 29 East Water Street advertises special prices on buffets and chairs.

Buffeta and Chairs Funk E. Water St

Christmas Display Invites Family Visitors

An invitation to view a festive display of Xmas novelties for all ages at 138 North Main Street.

N. Main ST

For Rent Modern six room house on Leicester Street

Advertisement notes immediate possession for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street. Landlord B M Sullivan offers the rental. The short classified item appears under local notices in the newspaper.

Leicester St

Automobile listing at GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE

Aged car catalog shows models A and T including 29 Tudor 29 Standard Coupe and 29 Roadster plus 28 Tudor 26 Coupe at GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE with catalog codes.

GEO Washington Garage

Carload Just Received Call 912 F A Shryock

A brief shipping update notes a carload has arrived and provides contact at 912 with initials F A Shryock. The item appears as a routine notification in the classifieds or internal memo context. No further details on contents or destination are given.

Carload F. A, Shryock

Virginia urged to fund Woodrow Wilson Film Memorial

Virginians are asked to contribute to the Woodrow Wilson Film Memorial fund after only about 200 subscribers and 2611 raised of 5000 required. Richmond leaders, led by John Stewart Bryan, push Virginians to donate to honor the late president.

Virginia Long Beach Cal Wodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Memorial Society Memorial Society University of Virginia Richmond John Stewart Bryan Ths State Old Dominion

Pollyanna Beauty Shoppe Opening in Winchester

Pollyanna Beauty Shopper of Washington announces the opening of a shoppe in Winchester on December 18 at 48 South Loudoun Street. The store will offer all branches of beauty culture including hair cutting and related services. Phone contact listed as 902.

Washington Winchester S. Loudoun

Reward Offered for Female White Eskimo Dog

A white Eskimo female dog numbered 275923 is missing. A reward will be given to Mrs. Alva Richards of 229 West Water Street upon return.

Alva Richards W. Water St

Delicious Apples Peck and Bushel Baskets Available

Market note lists Fancy Delicious Apples in peck and bushel baskets suitable for mailing. Supplier C. P. MeviCar is named in the item dated December 10, 1914, with packaging options specified.

C. P. Mevicar

Body of Beatrice Clutts Identified in Arkansas Case

The body of 23 year old Beatrice Clutts of Memphis Tennessee was found in bushes near here. Police say she was killed elsewhere and moved by car to the secluded spot. She was separated from her husband and leaves two children.

Ark Beatrice Clutts Memphis, Tenn Chicago Memphis Clutts

Christmas At the Coal Mine School Service

A special Christmas service will be held at Coal Mine school house at 8 o clock Friday evening December 20 announced today by Miss Clara Bowman Keller teacher of the school. There will be no admission and everyone is cordially invited.

Coal Mine School House Clara Bowman Keller

Hoover Haitan Inquiry Resolution Approved in House

The House foreign affairs committee unanimously approved the Porter resolution to authorize President Hoover to appoint a commission to inquire into the Haitian situation.

Associated Press Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Hoover

Naval Parley Delegates Prepare Tolondon Conference

Secretary Stimson outlines plans for a delegation to attend the London Naval Conference and sail to England aboard the United States liner George Washington. The tentative sailing date is January 10.

Associated Press Washington

Executions Follow Battle With Bandits at Sahuaripa

In Sonora on December 14 a clash between federal cavalry and about 200 bandits or revolutionaries near Sahuaripa left three men dead and several bandits executed. Alleged band leader Francisco Flores wounded. Jose Vasconcelos killed with two lieutenants. Twenty others executed. Sahuaripa lies roughly 100 miles east of the state capital.

Associated Press Sonora Mexico Sahuaripa Carpio Francisco Flores Jose Vasconcelos Pascual Orpiz Rubio

Church Council Probes Motion Picture Industry

The executive committee of the motion picture commission of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ will investigate the film industry to assess its relation to public welfare. The announcement was made in New York.

Associated Press New York Motion Picture Commission Federal Council of the Churches of Christ

Rotary Club To Bring Dr Parker For Lecture Series

The Winchester Rotary Club plans a series by Dr Charles E Barker of Grand Rapids Michigan on January 5 and 6. He will speak at Handley High School in the morning to students women in the afternoon and men in the evening with a Capitol Theatre address Sunday January 5. All talks are free to the public funded by the Rotary Club.

Winchester Rotary Club Charles E. Barker Grand Rapids Mich J. W. Arthur Baker William Howard Taft Handley High School Winchester Capitol Theatre Barker Rotary Club

For Sale Two Good Overcoats by S S P C A

For sale two good overcoats offered by the Ss P C A contact phone 41 1. Includes a note dated 12 2 1p tf.

Somebody Wants Your Picture for Christmas Barrs Studio

A Christmas plea from Barrs Studio seeks portraits for seasonal gifting. The ad invites customers to inquire about studio photo sessions and presents a friendly call to action for ordering holiday keepsakes.

Last Night of Friendship Bazar Seeks Big Turnout

The Friendship Fire Company bazar closes tonight after ten days with a final supper service. The ladies auxiliary have offered piping hot suppers delivered anywhere in the city after 5 pm by calling 95. A large crowd is expected for dancing and continued success.

Friendship Fire Company Bazar

Bicycle Makers Columbia and Iver Johnson Featured

H. R. Willis presents bicycles including Columbia and Iver Johnson models showcasing fit nesses and new offerings in a historical catalog style.

Columbia and Iver-Johnson, fitnes _ made H. R. Willis

200 Christmas Trees for Sale at Mack Noonan’s Stable

Readable notice lists 200 Christmas trees including pines cedars and spruce for selection at Mack Noonan's Stable Amherst Street. Ends with catalog-like shorthand (12-14-1p-21) indicating internal reference.

Mack Noonan Amherst St

Brooks Pharmacy Ad Page Shaw and Norris Notice

Brooks' Pharmacy appears on Page 1 with Shaw and Norris referenced in small display text likely advertising pharmacy services or a local notice. The fragment provides limited readable context about the businesses and their listing.

Page & Shaw and Norris Brooks’ Pharmacy

For sale at Haines' Marble Yard plumbing and heating

Cedars epruce arbor vitae crow foot for sale at Haines' Marble Yard for plumbing and heating and repairing. Call 897 L L Hockman & Son. Tuesday and Friday tf

Crow Foot Haines Call L. L. Hockman & Son

Man Overcomes Tuberculosis to Become Lawyer

William Edwards of Cross Junction faced a severe tuberculosis battle while pursuing a law certificate in Richmond. After sanatorium treatment and isolated study in the mountains, aided by correspondence with Winchester lawyers, he passed the board and plans to practice in Winchester once arrangements are complete.

William Edwards New Junction Star Edwards Richmond Edward Cross Junction Littl Winchester

Rail stock activity shows gains on hopeful merger talk

New York December 14 trading featured renewed buying of railroad shares amid merger hopes. Industrial and public utility groups fell earlier but recovered late, with the market closing strong on about 1.6 million shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Man and Wife Seriously Wounded in Maryland Attack

Albert Glover and wife Olga, both seriously injured in a late night attack at their Churchton store, were taken to a Annapolis hospital in critical condition. Glover alleged a 17 year old named Andrew Holland assaulted him. Holland denied involvement as police continued investigation.

Associated Press Annapolis Albbert Glover Churchton Olga Glover

Arraignment Delay for Maryland Congressman Zihlman

The arraignment of Representative Frederick N. Zihlman of Maryland and six others charged with mail fraud in the F H Smith Securities Investment case was postponed for one week at the attorneys’ request. The hearing was set to convene in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Fredrick N. Zihllman Maryland F. H. Smith Securities Investment House

Moore May Be Sent To Warsaw

Washington officials say the Hoover administration has asked if Alexander BP Moore, then ambassador to Europe, would be acceptable as the American ambassador to Warsaw.

Moore Warsaw Associated Press Washington Hoover Alexander” BP Eru

Also Mentioned on This Page

Handley Hl Lamps Church Huyler Sorie Kodak Ane’s Angus McDonald Leader Robinson Auburn State Richmond A. Im Meltwatee Auburn State Prison Auburn N. Y Edgar S. Jennings Wilson Fem Pollyanna Committee For Inquiry Naval Geo. Washington Church Council DR. Parker Picture Barr’s Studio Xmas Lighting Post OF Legion American Legion Friendship Fire Company Legion The Court House Friendship Bazar William Erle Edwards M Chants National Bank Zihlman
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