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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
10
Precipitation for December to date stands at 1.47 inches. The record shows January through December rainfall for 1931 with January 2.43 inches and February 1.93 inches. Totals for 1930 amount to 31.81 inches, with monthly values listed from January to December.
A Middletown Virginia letter argues against dry reformers seeking to alter prohibition through new laws. The writer compares fences and barb wire to enforce the law and urges stronger enforcement over calls to “reform” the dry state.
Recap of notable events from years past including the death of merchant Robert Shade in Siler City when his truck overturned, Eugene Van Horn Weems Sr. dying in Benton New Jersey, and Virginia auto deaths totaling over 400 in 1930. Also notes community actions and local reflections.
Hyattsville Maryland December 18. County commissioners and residents moved against two county officers Howard Slater and Ralph Brown accused of blackjacking Washington photographer Thomas P. McAvoy. The commissioners summoned the officers to appear December 22 to answer the charges. A mass meeting was planned to protest the action by county police. Senator Brookhart will address the meeting on clean local government.
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Clerk's office to Cornelius Robinson and Sarah Ann Walker, both colored, of Winchester. Cornelius, a known local dry goods dealer, is 60. his bride is 50. They plan to reside in Winchester after the ceremony. Buy Christmas Seals.
A brisk recovery in bonds and stocks followed a report that major banks bid to prevent further declines and a pool was considered. Railroads led the upturn with Im stocks Delaware and Hudson rising over 10 points as Sterling cables faded to 3.38 and call money hit 2.5 percent.
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