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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1930

Page

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Explosion Damages Magistrate Home as Textile Strike Flare Worsens

In Virginia, a dynamite blast wrecked the porch of Magistrate R. S. Fippa near Schoolfield during a wave of textile strike violence. No injuries. Troop withdrawals halted as disorders continue. Union leaders threaten a show down as 4000 workers await a mill gate opening. Police boost patrols around Dan River and Riverside mills.

Associated Press D . Va R. S. Fippa Schoolfield Pollard Dan River Riverside Danville Richmond Adjutant-General’s R. S. Fipps Degpee North Carolina H. R. Fitzgerald R. L. Edwards

Farmer Defends Self in Suit Over Auto Repair Bill

Towson E Smith a Flint Hill farmer acted as his own attorney in a Corporation Court trial over an 83.16 balance claimed by H W Ebert for auto repairs. The jury returned verdict for Ebert for the full amount.

Towson E. Smith Flint Hill Rappahannnock County H. W. Ebert Corporation Williams Rappahannock County Ebert Smith Mr. Smith Barr Richard H. Gray E. M. Streit Noble Co. Pierce M. Davis H. C. Sheetz, Jr Roland C. Ryan James P. Reardon

Xmas Trees Display at Lup ton Orchard Service Co

Cedar and pine trees mistletoe spruce and evergreens on display. Delivery and setup available. Come select yours early or phone 1100 or 1101.

Lupton Orchard Service Co

Madam Satan Shown For TB Fund Benefit

Friends of the Tuberculosis Society and the District Nurse Association urge purchases at Baker's drug store for the talking picture Madam Satan at Capitol Theatre today and tomorrow. Tickets bought at Baker's contribute a share to the fund, with 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. The theatre handles none of the TB Society proceeds.

Friends of the Tuberculosis Society The District Nurse Association Baker’s Drug Store Capitol Theatre Tuberculosis Society

Hotel Jack Coffee Shop 40c Lunch Deal

Business men try a new 40 cent lunch at Hotel Jack Coffee Shop. The brief ad notes a value offer aimed at professionals with a simple menu and quick service.

JACK

Death removes John N. Hardy at White Hall in Frederick County

John N. Hardy of White Hall Frederick County aged eighty eight died in his son W T Hardy’s home at 1:20 am after five weeks of illness. Native of West Virginia he resided in Frederick since youth and worked as a carpenter and builder. He is survived by two sons E N Hardy of Winchester and W T Hardy of Frederick County and daughter Martha J Potts of Martinsburg. Funeral Wednesday at Old Stone Church Greening with Rev C J Racey and Dr Clifton Lewis. pallbearers named by the deceased include George Stephen Carson James Joseph McCarty and L G Evans.

John H. Hardy Frederick County W.T. Hardy White Hall Mr. Hardy West Virginia Mr.Hardy Nancy E. Landers E. N. Hardy Winchester W. T. Hardy Martha J. Potts Martinsburg W. Va Old Stone Church Greening C. J. Racey United Brethren Church Clifton Lewis George Stephen, Carson James Joseph McCarty L. G. Evans

Berryville group aids Christmas baskets and mountain schools

Mrs. H B Whiting heads the Golden Rule Circle of King's Daughters and Sons of Berryville reporting abundant used toys and enough to require six more members to pack baskets for needy families. Toys candy and clothing go to mountain and rural schools with trees dressed by Berryville teachers to be distributed.

Berryville H. B. Whiting Golden Rule Circle of King’s Daughters and Sons of Berryille The Eastern Star D. G. Cooley Washington Berry Grove Mary Scott Thomson Imogene Thompson Bridge Hawthorne Nellie Todd Charlotte Goldsborough Goldsborough Shepherdstown Walter Washington Dallas Tucker New Orleans Summit Point Baltimore Talbot Todd Todd Hilton Village Newport News Colony Inn Blackburn Smith Joslyn Frank M. Wray Martinsville Wray Rose MacDonald Richmond State Board of Education

Patients Leave Sanatorium Over Funds Shortage

Roanoke county reports show at least 80 patients left the Catawba Sanatorium in six months due to families unable to pay the $1 daily charge. Health officials met in Richmond to seek remedies as 82 of 205 withdrawals since July 1 1930 were financial. The facility has 340 capacity with 20 beds vacant. funds come from state aid and patient payments. Guests C O Brittain family and B C Brittain family are staying at the George Washington Hotel.

Catawba Roanoke County State Department of Health Richmond Ennion G. Williams Winchester Tuberculosis Association District Nurse Association J. B. Nicholls A. L Martin Dr. Williams Williams General Assembly

Muddy Ruel Sold To Boston Red Sox Announced

Washington catcher Harold D. Muddy Ruel, veteran of the Senators, was sold to the Boston Red Sox announced by Senators president Clark Griffith. The report appeared in a brief dispatch from the Associated Press.

Washington Harold D Muddy) Ruel Boston Red Sox Clark Griffith Senators

Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags

Classified item notes a request for large clean cotton rags for STAR OFFICE with a date tag 12-3-1p-tf.

the Evening Star

Winchester Semi-Pros Take Measure of Mountainers in 13-6 Victory

The Winchester Semi-Pros defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 13 to 6 at Rouss Spring Park. Crowl opened with a 56 yard score and extra point via drop-kick, Ritter recovered a blocked punt for a second tally, and Bradshaw crossed for the visitors. Organizing for a Sunday game with Frederick next, the Semi-Pros claim Tri-State District potential with three straight seasons of wins.

Winchester Rouss Spring Park West Virginia Mountaineers Panhandle Crow Crowl Washington and Lee University Winchester Athletic Association Ritter Riley Bradshaw Hose Company No. 5 Will Frederick Rick, Md No. 5 Martinsburg Mountaieers Mayrminket Oscees Tipin Esac Staubs Ben Aee Woods Butler Alleianereitets Goff McCauley Sieees Hardy Bob

Professional Notice of Medical Association

Dr. Davis W. Ritter announces his association with Dr. C. R. Anderson at 27 and 29 West Boscawen Street for practice of medireitte surgery in the state of Virginia.

Davis W. Ritter C. R. Anderson W. Boscawen St State of Va

Nomination of Officers in Washington Camp P O S of A

Washington Camp No 115 P O S of A announces nominations for officers on Wednesday night December 17 with full attendance urged and refreshments provided. Clark Legge, Secretary.

Washington Camp P O. S. of A Clark Legge Sec'ty

Christmas candy selections from Martha Washington and others

Five and ten pound boxes offered from Martha Washington, Gobelin, Nunnallys and Schrafft s. Martha Washington Fountain and special 5 lb boxes priced at 1.25 and 3.00. Also noting Willis Bicycle Shop with best bicycles.

Martha Washington Gobelin, Nunnally’s and Schrafft’s Martha Washington Fountain Willis Bicycle Shop

Xmas Cards At Impseye Selection In Evening Star

See our selection of beautiful cards with a focus on value and price. Impseye offers a range of styles at a right price, as advertised in The Evening Star.

Police capture quartet with cargo of liquor

Four people named Hawkins Hawkins Moore Elliott were arrested by Winchester police on North Kent street after officers found six gallons of moonshine in their car. Hawkins faces charges of illegal liquor transport and possessing moonshine while awaiting trial for a prior possession case.

Winchester North Kent Street Urthermore Funk Bowers Cline Frank Hawkins Elsie Hawkins Elsie Moore Paul Elliott Hawkins Weefs

Washington Woman Kills Self Amid Ill Health Near Aldie

Alicia Trapier 26 of Washington shot herself at the home of Mrs. Gasket di Zerega near Aldie Virginia after dining with her host and slipping away from home. A suicide note directing notify Mrs. Calvert was found. Relatives were informed and funeral arrangements will be handled by Joseph Gawler's Sons.

Aldie Alicia Trapier Washington, D. C Gasket di Zerega Here Calvert Trapier Richard 8 P. A. Trapier Marlboro Washington di Zerega Miss Trapier Joseph Gawler di Ze

Cumberland Expands Public Works To 600 Men

Cumberland Maryland increases employment by several hundred, bringing total to about six hundred. Workers clear a 1 500 acre tract at Bedford County near Lake Gordon to support construction of the new auxiliary dam.

Associated Press Cumberland Tam Bedford County Lake Gordon Here

Early Mailing Urged by Post Office Officials

Winchester post office urges early Christmas mailing with absolute deadlines. Local items must be at the post office by December 23 and out of town by December 19. Large bundles of cards should be predated for delivery. weight and size limits apply. expect delays as holiday mail volume swamps the office.

Winchester Postoffice Delix

Six Men Sentenced in Police Court Weekend

Judge Donald L Wee sentenced six defendants mostly on liquor charges. Russell Shell and Irvan Statyon each got 73 dollars fines and 30 day suspended jail terms for illegal liquor possession. Edward Dolan, colored, was jailed three months for stealing a case of eggs from the National Park Restaurant. Robert Creswell and Carroll Barrent paid 17 and 15 dollars fines for drunkenness. Tom Parlett paid 27 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct and 1.25 dollars for a broken station house window.

Donald L. Wee Russell Shell Irvan Statyon Edward Dolan National Park Robert Creswell Carrol Barrent

Many Suits Dismissed From Court Docket

In the Corporation Court Judge Williams ordered the dismissal of common law suits on the docket for five years or more. The ruling allows plaintiffs to reinstate if they promptly move to trial, under a Code provision permitting dismissal after inactivity with a right to refile.

Corporation Court Williams

Deserted on wedding day drives absolute divorce

In the Corporation Court Mrs Mary Patton was granted an absolute divorce from Garland Patton on desertion grounds. Neither may remarry for six months. They wed in Winchester on July 26, 1920 and she says he left the next day and never returned.

Corporation Court Mary Patton Garland Patton Winchester

Christmas Wreathes for Cemetery Flowers From People's Bargain Store

Christmas wreathes crafted from lasting flowers offered by People’s Bargain Store available for shipment nationwide. Local ad notes order details and delivery options.

United States People’s Bargain Store

Christmas Turkey Roaster at Bargain Store

Aluminum roaster available for holiday turkeys at People's Bargain Store. Prices from 89 cents to 5 dollars 50 cents.

Bargain Store

Charter Issued for Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company

The State Corporation Commission issued a charter to the Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Richmond. W E Edwards serves as president and Lester Dailey as secretary. The firm may solicit and underwrite fire risks in Frederick County and Winchester with potential expansion to Clarke and Warren counties.

State Corporation Commission Richmond Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company W E. Edwards Lester Dailey Frederick County Winchester Clarke Warren Fieht Shenandoah County Manent Melvin Pease E. D. Shank S. H. Braithwaite Whitacre E. W. Adams Cougil Ramos A. P. Elas W. E. Fowards Sermasund

Civic League urges local buying to aid Winchester shops

Civic League members urge Winchester residents to buy at home this year. They note sending away for goods drains local business and that supporting local merchants helps build up the town, despite extra effort.

Civic League Winchester

Baltimore Sees Brief Snow Flurry Ahead of Cold Spell

Baltimore reports a light snow flurry observed today, not expected to endure, as weather officials project a drop in temperatures. Guests at the George Washington Hotel include Mr and Mrs F G Roberts of Washington and Mr and Mrs E T Wyatt of New York City.

Associated Press Baltimore Weather Bureau Mrs F. G. Roberts Washington George Washington Hotel E. T. Wyatt New York City

Lampkins Wins Quil t Donation for District Nurse Association

Announcement today states Charles Lampkins won the quilt recently donated by Mrs Aurelia Williams of Mount Williams to the District Nurse Association. The sale raised 42 in ticket receipts. Laymen are those who know everything great scientists still labor to discover.

Charles Lampkins District Nurse Association Aurelia Williams Mount Williams

New Car Heaters Offer Quick Warmth Ride In Comfort

Valley Service Station advertises a new car heater line priced from 3.00 to 10.00 with rapid warming. Read as a public sales note showing availability and cost during the period.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Justice of Peace Pollard So Indi Cates Con Towson E. Smith Jury Madam Satan John N. Hal Sshoulst C. O. Brittain New York Mr. B. C. Brittain and Family Boston, Mass Muddy” Ruel Boston Winchester Steam Laundry Hillyard Harrell Zirkle Hockman Bond Fansler Mountaineers O. Wilt Boch Kellican Botts Lewis St. John's DeHart W. H Miller Xmas Quartette Self Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Co
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